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Sensing distant tornadoes, birds flew the coop. What tipped them off?
When birds unexpectedly flee their nesting grounds, it may be a demonstration of Mother Nature’s early-warning system that a massive…
Scientists measure speedy electrons in silicon
The entire semiconductor industry, not to mention Silicon Valley, is built on the propensity of electrons in silicon to get…
Organic electronics could lead to cheap, wearable medical sensors
UC Berkeley engineers have created a pulse oximeter sensor composed of all-organic optoelectronics that uses red and green light. The…
Diverticulosis much less risky than previously thought, UCLA researchers find
People who have diverticulosis, pouches in the lining of the colon, often worry that they will develop a painful and…
Prostate cancer stem cells are a moving target, UCLA researchers say
UCLA researchers have discovered how prostate cancer stem cells evolve as the disease progresses, a finding that could help point…
Low-grade waste heat regenerates ammonia battery
An efficient method to harvest low-grade waste heat as electricity may be possible using reversible ammonia batteries, according to Penn…
When aluminum outshines gold
When an electromagnetic wave (left) hits a nanomatryushka (center and right) – a solid core…
Teens ‘Eat More, Cheat More’ After Playing Violent Video Games
Playing violent video games not only increases aggression, it also leads to less self-control and more cheating, a new study…