science

What robot makers can learn from an octopus

Researchers show how they were able to create a multi-layer soft structure and an artificial fluidic system to mimic the musculature and mucus structures of biological suckers.

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What's the reason behind our frequent blinking? It's not just to maintain moisture!

Why do we blink our eyes so often? It’s not only to keep them moist and keep out annoying particles in the air.

Scientists discover how to breed a better quality fish for gefilte fish just before Passover

Hebrew University study finds selective breeding for disease resistance in fish improves food safety, reduces infection rates, and aids aquaculture.

University at Buffalo researchers look into past of the coffee bean to create a high quality genome

Researchers unveil Arabica coffee's ancient origins and genetic secrets, aiding in creating climate-resistant varieties for the future amidst climate change threats.

Israeli, international astronomers detect Milky Way's second-largest known black hole

Gaia BH3 is the largest-known stellar black hole, according to astronomer and study co-author Tsevi Mazeh of the Tel Aviv University in Israel.

By REUTERS
16/04/2024

NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch

It was unclear how NASA would ultimately reconcile the seeming paradox of using similar technology for spaceflight systems to accomplish something never done before.

By REUTERS
16/04/2024

Ancient art and fossils: Study reveals early humans' understanding of dinosaurs

A recent study suggests prehistoric humans in Brazil created petroglyphs near dinosaur tracks, indicating intentional association. The findings may reshape views on ancient cultures and paleontology.

Massive stars may get magnetic fields when two stars merge together - study

Massive stars should not be able to have magnetic fields, but around 7% of them do anyway. A recent study found that this could be caused by stellar mergers.

12/04/2024

Israeli Technion prof. wins prestigious, $1 million Turing Award

Prof. Avi Wigderson, leading theoretical computer scientist and Technion alumnus and honorary doctorate recipient, wins ‘Nobel Prize of Computing’ for contribution to theoretical computer science.

Alexey Izmalkov

Remote work cuts car travel and emissions but hurts public transit ridership

The rise in remote work during the pandemic has both environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon emissions, and challenges for public transit systems.

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