How Giant Ant Heads May Aid Bio-Inspired Designs
New research identifies the benefits of "simple models" and hope that they can be used for bio-inspired designs
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This Enigmatic Protein Sculpts DNA to Repair Harmful Damage
Scientists have determined how a protein called XPG binds to and reshapes damaged DNA, illuminating its role in averting genetic disease and cancer
'Relaxed' T Cells Critical to Immune Response
Rice University researchers model how cells handle invaders, ignore imposters
A 3D-Printable Material That Mimics Biological Tissues
University of Colorado scientists are the first to 3D print a complex, porous lattice structure using liquid crystal elastomers, creating devices that can finally mimic biological tissues
Studying the Superior Cognition of 'Esports' Athletes
Lero's Esports Science Research Lab is one of the only laboratories in the world dedicated to studying the performance of esports athletes
Inspired by Cheetahs, These Soft Robots Are the Fastest Yet
Researchers have built robots capable of speeds of up to 2.7 body lengths per second
Mass Producing Surfaces That Grip like Gecko Feet
In a new study, researchers have developed a method of making gecko-inspired adhesive materials that is much more cost-effective than current methods
Team Shows How Butterfly Wings Can Shift in Hue
Recent study leads to a deeper understanding of how butterfly wing color is created and evolves
High-Speed Microscope Captures Fleeting Brain Signals
New techniques allow tracking millisecond voltage changes, calcium signaling in awake mice
Skin-Like Sensors Bring a Human Touch to Wearable Tech
Artificial 'skin' sensor could be the future of wearable and stretchable electronics, with applications in wound-healing, gaming, and more