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Fish can recognize a face based on UV pattern aloneFish can recognize a face based on UV pattern alone

Ancient DNA from rare fossil reveals that polar bears evolved recently and adapted quicklyAncient DNA from rare fossil reveals that polar bears evolved recently and adapted quickly

'Anaconda' meets 'Jurassic Park': Study shows ancient snakes ate dinosaur babies'Anaconda' meets 'Jurassic Park': Study shows ancient snakes ate dinosaur babies

Scientists locate apparent hydrothermal vents off AntarcticaScientists locate apparent hydrothermal vents off Antarctica

Mars Express heading for closest flyby of PhobosMars Express heading for closest flyby of Phobos

Predicting the fate of stem cellsPredicting the fate of stem cells

Artificial foot recycles energy for easier walkingArtificial foot recycles energy for easier walking

New fiber nanogenerators could lead to electric clothingNew fiber nanogenerators could lead to electric clothing

What drives our genes? Researchers map the first complete human epigenomeWhat drives our genes? Researchers map the first complete human epigenome

Juggling enhances connections in the brainJuggling enhances connections in the brain

Tracking down the human 'odorprint'Tracking down the human 'odorprint'

Fill 'er up - with algaeFill 'er up - with algae

Scientists discover quantum fingerprints of chaosScientists discover quantum fingerprints of chaos

Researchers help identify cows that gain more while eating lessResearchers help identify cows that gain more while eating less

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Gecko's lessons transfer well (1/26/2010)

Gecko's lessons transfer wellRice graduate student Cary Pint has come up with a way to transfer forests of strongly aligned, single-walled carbon nanotubes from one surface to another -- any surface -- in a matter of minutes. The template used to grow the nanotubes, with its catalyst particles still intact, can be used repeatedly to grow more nanotubes, almost like inking a rubber stamp. ...> Full Article



Nanometric butterfly wings created (10/9/2009)

Nanometric butterfly wings createdA team of researchers from the State University of Pennsylvania and the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid have developed a technique to replicate biological structures, such as butterfly wings, on a nano scale. The resulting biomaterial could be used to make optically active structures, such as optical diffusers for solar panels. ...> Full Article



Beaming new light on life (2/11/2009)

Beaming new light on lifeFrom beetles to aircraft, nanoparticles aid microscope views ...> Full Article


As Sticky as a Gecko - but Ten Times Stronger! (10/28/2008)

As Sticky as a Gecko - but Ten Times Stronger!Successful construction of a gecko-inspired adhesive that is ten times stronger than a gecko, at about 100 newtons per square centimeter. ...> Full Article


Carbon Nanotubes Endure Heavy Wear and Tear Like Soft Tissue (7/16/2007)

Carbon Nanotubes Endure Heavy Wear and Tear Like Soft TissueThe ability of carbon nanotubes to withstand repeated stress yet retain their structural and mechanical integrity is similar to the behavior of soft tissue, according to a new study from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. ...> Full Article


Semiconductor Membrane Mimics Biological Behavior Of Ion Channels (7/14/2007)

A semiconductor membrane designed by researchers at the University of Illinois could offer more flexibility and better electrical performance than biological membranes. Built from thin silicon layers doped with different impurities, the solid-state membrane also could be used in applications such as single-molecule detection, protein filtering and DNA sequencing ...> Full Article


Nanotube Adhesive Sticks Better Than a Gecko's Foot (6/19/2007)

Nanotube Adhesive Sticks Better Than a Gecko's FootMimicking the agile gecko, with its uncanny ability to run up walls and across ceilings, has long been a goal of materials scientists. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Akron have taken one sticky step in the right direction, creating synthetic 'gecko tape' with four times the sticking power of the real thing. ...> Full Article

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