More than 10 miles into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, on the edge of the caldera, lives a high-elevation community so diverse that scientists call it “incredible, unique and …read more Source:: Science
Day: February 27, 2019
A rare assemblage of sharks and rays from nearshore environments of Eocene Madagascar
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•Eocene-aged sediments of Madagascar contain a previously unknown fauna of sharks and rays, according to a new study. This newly described fauna is the first report of sharks and rays …read more Source:: Science
Fast, flexible ionic transistors for bioelectronic devices
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•Researchers have developed the first biocompatible internal-ion-gated organic electrochemical transistor (IGT) that is fast enough to enable real-time signal sensing and stimulation of brain signals. The IGT provides a miniaturized, …read more Source:: Science
Jumping spider mimics two kinds of ants as it grows
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•Spiders that pretend to be ants to fool predators have an unusual problem when it comes to sex. How do they get the attention of potential mates without breaking character …read more Source:: Science
Yeast produce low-cost, high-quality cannabinoids
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•Synthetic biologists have created an enzymatic network in yeast that turns sugar into cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, but also novel cannabinoids not found in the marijuana plant itself. The …read more Source:: Science