science

Sneaker or consort? Squid birth dates determine how they reproduce - study

Spear squid males are either consorts, who compete with males for females, or sneakers, who discreetly fertilize eggs. Which tactic a squid will use is determined by their birth date, a study says.

24/04/2024

Vagal-nerve stimulator implanted for first time into ten-month old epilepsy patient

Implantation of epilepsy treatment device marks first in such a young and low weight patient, says pediatric neurosurgeon.

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
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