Content by Northeastern University
Researchers show that it’s possible to change the shape of an origami-inspired structure in less than one second.
The chromatophore organs, which appear as hundreds of multi-colored freckles on the surface of a cephalopod's body, contribute to fast changes in skin color
Finding the balance between engaging in a thoughtful debate and being perceived as Chicken Little are the key challenges
Bacteria are a pervasive and elusive bunch. Scientists estimate that between 10 million and 1 billion different microbial species populate the world, yet only a handful of them have so far been identified. Why? Because the overwhelming majority of microbes refuse to grow in the laboratory. This is despite decades of scientists’ best efforts at coaxing the microscopic organisms into action.
How changing global temperatures affect behavior
New research from Northeastern University suggests another, darker origin behind the kindly act of fairness.
