Wily parasite kills human cells and wears their remains as disguise
Researchers at the University of California uncover genetic secrets of Entamoeba histolytica, infecting 50 million annually.
Jellyfish bot catches a ride on underwater waves
Caltech engineers have taught CARL-Bot to position itself to catch a ride on underwater vortex rings rather than fighting the turbulence.
Your fingers wrinkle in the same pattern every time you’re in the water for too long
Researchers at Binghamton University discovered consistent wrinkle patterns linked to blood vessel contraction during water immersion.
Onion-like nanoparticles found in aircraft exhaust
Researchers at Zurich University discover nanoparticles in aircraft exhaust, potentially impacting climate and human health.
Scientists discover an unusual chiral quantum state in topological material
Researchers at Princeton University reveal hidden ‘handedness’ quantum state, using advanced scanning photocurrent microscopy technique.
Flamingos create water tornados to trap their prey
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, discover flamingos’ unique feeding technique using feet and beaks underwater.
Brain-less air powered bot inspired by inflatable dancing advertising
Researchers at AMOLF in Amsterdam develop a soft robot that moves autonomously using synchronised oscillating tubular legs.
New theory of gravity brings long-sought Theory of Everything closer
Researchers at Aalto University develop a quantum gravity theory that’s compatible with the Standard Model of particle physics.
By 15 months, infants learn new words for objects they’ve never seen
Researchers from Northwestern University discovered infants can infer meanings from context, forming mental representations of unseen objects.
New ocean map reveals migratory patterns to aid wildlife conservation
Researchers from the University of Queensland map migratory patterns of marine birds, mammals, turtles and fish for global conservation efforts.