Brain circuits for locomotion evolved long before appendages and skeletons
Scientists found parallels between the neural circuitry that guides locomotion in sea slugs and in more complex animals like mammals.
Nenana Ice Classic: Breaking up is hard to do predictably
By Michon ScottNenana is a small Alaskan town that lies along the Tanana River, roughly 75 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of Fairbanks. Ice forms...
Robot fish makes splash with motion breakthrough
A coil-powered robot fish could make underwater exploration more accessible.
Mixing theory, observation to envision warmer world
A more realistic look at what a hot summer can bring to a nearby pond, and new respect for the blinding speed global warming...
Ocean ecosystem: Mixotrophic microorganisms play key role
Researchers have identified a previously unknown group of bacteria, called UBA868, as key players in the energy cycle of the deep ocean. They are...
Mysterious underwater acoustic world of British ponds revealed in new study
The previously hidden and diverse underwater acoustic world in British ponds has been uncovered by a team of researchers.
CO2 recycling: What is the role of the electrolyte?
The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide can be converted into useful hydrocarbons by electrolysis. The design of the electrolysis cell is crucial in this process....
Jellyfish-like robots could one day clean up the world’s oceans
Roboticists have developed a jellyfish-inspired underwater robot with which they hope one day to collect waste from the bottom of the ocean. The almost...
Horses living in groups are better at following human indications than horses living in...
A new study shows that horses living in big enclosures and in groups of at least three horses are better at following directional indications...
Progress in alternative battery technology
It is not easy to make batteries cheap, efficient, durable, safe and environmentally friendly at the same time. Researchers have now succeeded in uniting...
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