Amphibious seals are less susceptible to hearing loss from airborne noises than their relatives and some can learn to close ...

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) has been used for over 50 years to make sensitive measurements of surface elemental and chemical composition. In recent years, the method’s use has grown ...

A spinning disk and a smartphone are all that are needed for students to study vibrations analogous to those produced by the ...

Cornstarch suspensions, known colloquially as “oobleck,” are a common experiment for kids learning about non-Newtonian fluids. But beyond the classroom, cornstarch suspensions are also showing promise ...

Tool combines analysis of CRUD deposition, boron concentrations and neutron flux to assess for safety risks in nuclear ...

Reducing industrial waste is key to lowering pollution and mitigating energy shortages. In tobacco factories, air compressors are a major culprit, operating at only 10% to 15% efficiency. Without ...

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A “soft” synthesis approach of compacted multi-graphene structures allows for the bulk production of lightweight and ...

Glass-forming molecular liquids undergo a peculiar transition under decreasing temperature. The mobility of individual molecules in the liquid — known as its structural relaxation — slows down, and ...

Sharma et al. demonstrated a new analytical method to study memory training efficacy in zebrafish by means of an integrated ...

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(Inside Science) -- Today is March 14, or 3/14, celebrated by math lovers around the world as Pi Day, after one of the most important and powerful numbers in all of nature. It’s celebrated today, ...