New research examining the crystal structure of the silica mineral quartz under shock compression is challenging longstanding assumptions about this ubiquitous material. …read more Source:: Science
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‘Elegant’ solution reveals how the universe got its structure
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•The universe is full of billions of galaxies — but their distribution across space is far from uniform. Why do we see so much structure in the universe today and …read more Source:: Science
The brains of shrimps and insects are more alike than we thought
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•Crustaceans share a brain structure known to be crucial for learning and memory in insects, researchers have discovered. …read more Source:: Science
Bacterial communities ‘hitchhiking’ on marine plastic trash
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•Using an innovative microscopy method, scientists have revealed the structure of the microbial communities coating microplastic trash collected from a variety of ocean sites. …read more Source:: Science
Experts unlock key to photosynthesis, a find that could help us meet food security demands
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•Scientists have solved the structure of one of the key components of photosynthesis, a discovery that could lead to photosynthesis being ‘redesigned’ to achieve higher yields and meet urgent food …read more Source:: Science
How humans have shaped dogs’ brains
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•Dog brain structure varies across breeds and is correlated with specific behaviors, according to new research. These findings show how, by selectively breeding for certain behaviors, humans have shaped the …read more Source:: Science
Astronomers map vast void in our cosmic neighborhood
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•A new study reveals more of the vast cosmic structure surrounding our Milky Way galaxy. …read more Source:: Science
Electricity-conducting bacteria yield secret to tiny batteries, big medical advances
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•These strange bacteria conduct electricity via a structure never before seen in nature — a structure scientists can co-opt to miniaturize electronics, create powerful-yet-tiny batteries, build pacemakers without wires and …read more Source:: Science
Calculating temperature inside moon to help reveal its inner structure
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•Little is known about the inner structure of the Moon, but a major step forward was made by a scientist who conducted experiments that enabled her to determine the temperature …read more Source:: Science
New ‘acoustic metamaterial’ cancels sound
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•Researchers have demonstrated it’s possible to silence noise using an open, ringlike structure, created to mathematically perfect specifications, for cutting out sounds while maintaining airflow. …read more Source:: Science