Research Provides New Insights into How Human Sperm Swim
Using state-of-the-art 3D microscopy and mathematics, scientists have pioneered the reconstruction of the true movement of the sperm tail in 3D
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Machine Learning Could Help Us Build Artificial Proteins
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-led process that uses big data to design new proteins
Connecting Respiratory Droplet Physics with Spread of COVID-19
Researchers created a new mathematical model that can be used to predict the early spread of respiratory viruses including COVID-19
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
A Major Step Toward At-Scale Quantum Technologies
The development of quantum technologies promises to have a profound impact across science, engineering, and society
National Center for Forensic Science Wins Federal Renewal
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has renewed support for the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence for another five years
How Much Microplastic Pollution Is in Lake Erie?
Study shows different types of plastics accumulating in different portions of the lake
Predicting the Evolution of Genetic Mutations
A recently developed algorithm results in a visualization of how a protein could evolve to either become highly effective or not effective at all
How Does Meat Change When It's Cooked?
By treating meat as a network of flexible polymers surrounded by flowing moisture, computer models can accurately predict how much it will shrink when cooked
Brewing a Better Espresso, With a Shot of Math
An international team of researchers finds that fewer coffee beans, ground more coarsely, is the key to a drink that is cheaper to make, more consistent from shot to shot, and just as strong