Cereals in Danger Due to Drought
Environment and Climate

Cereals in Danger Due to Drought

Grain crops may be endangered by extreme heat and drought, according to a new study. Global warming is changing seasonal patterns, increasing the frequency of extreme weather events such as intense droughts and heat waves. [more…]

Termite Mounds Use Less Energy
Biology

Termite Mounds Use Less Energy

Some of the approximately 2.000 termite species that have been described are considered engineers of the ecosystem in a sense. Some of the world's largest biological structures in mounds formed by various genera such as Amitermes, Macrotermes, Nasutitermes, and Odontotermes [more…]

Bio-Inspired Camera Mimics the Human Eye
Computers

Bio-Inspired Camera Mimics the Human Eye

Penn State researchers have created a new device that produces images by mimicking the red, green, and blue photoreceptors and neural network found in the human eye. Adjunct research at Penn State's Department of Materials Science and Engineering [more…]

Locust Invasion Solution Found
Biology

Locust Invasion Solution Found

Researchers have discovered a drug that prevents locust infestation. Since the beginning of history, outbreaks of locusts have been reported, destroying all vegetation and endangering the food security of millions of people in Asia and Africa. [more…]

iPODs Device Used to Detect Bacteria Species
Biology

iPODs Device Used to Detect Bacteria Species

Microfluidic testing is being transformed by iPODs(The Integrated Portable Droplets system) for a faster and more portable future. Integrated Portable Droplet System (iPODs) device with high accuracy in identification and quantification of bacterial species [more…]

Desert Ants' Secret Foraging Experience
Biology

The Mysterious Life of Desert Ants

The development of the next generation of intelligent, efficient robots could be influenced by breakthrough tracking technology that provides new insights into how desert ants navigate their complex environments. The University of Sheffield is part of an international research collaboration. This initiative [more…]

Wearable Patch for Medication
Biology

Wearable Patch Developed for Drug Treatment

The patch can be used to treat a number of skin conditions by launching drug molecules into the skin with the help of ultrasonic waves. The skin is a desirable channel for drug delivery, as it allows drugs to be delivered directly to the area of ​​need. [more…]

Physics of Curly Sheet Structure
Biology

Physics of Curly Hair Structure

Michelle Gaines has developed a classification system that can help customers find the best hair care products by looking at the mechanical and geometric properties of curly hair. Having hair made of tightly curled tresses [more…]

Sorting Ions by Movement Speed
Environment and Climate

Sorting Ions by Movement Speed

According to the research, a “flashing” electric latch should be able to separate ions with the same charge according to their diffusion coefficient; this can improve the energy efficiency of processes such as desalination and water purification. Sodium chloride ions [more…]

Three New Spider Rounds Discovered
Biology

Three New Spider Species Discovered

A group of life scientists from Hunan Normal University in China, working with a colleague from the National University of Singapore, found three new species of mesothelial spiders in China. In their research, published in the journal ZooKeys, the team studied various parts of Hunan Province. [more…]

A Plastic Transistor Helps in Biochemical Sensing
SCIENCE

A Plastic Transistor Helps in Biochemical Sensing

The molecules of our organisms are in constant communication with each other. Some of these molecules provide a biochemical fingerprint that can reveal the speed at which wounds heal, the effectiveness of cancer treatment, or the presence of a viral infection. These signals [more…]