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Physics: Acoustics and Ultrasound
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Acoustic propulsion of nanomachines depends on their orientation - Acoustic Propulsion of Nanomachines: The Role of Orientation      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Scientists have now found answers to central questions which had previously stood in the way of acou...

Offbeat: General Offbeat: Space Space: Astronomy Space: Exploration Space: General Space: The Solar System
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Study determines the original orientations of rocks drilled on Mars      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Geologists determined the original orientation of many of the Mars bedrock samples collected by the ...

Chemistry: Biochemistry Engineering: Nanotechnology Physics: General Physics: Quantum Physics
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Unexpected behavior discovered in active particles      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Physicists have now shown that, depending on the extent to which the propulsion speed of active part...

Biology: Biochemistry Biology: Zoology Ecology: Animals
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Migratory bats can detect Earth's magnetic field      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Pipistrelle bats have a magnetic compass and calibrate it at sunset, according to a new study. An in...

Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry Physics: Optics
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How to upcycle low-energy light      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

To combine two low-energy photons into one high-energy photon efficiently, the energy must be able t...

Energy: Technology Environmental: General Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Improving energy security with policies focused on demand-side solutions      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Energy systems essential to supporting our everyday activities face increasing threats from wars, pa...

Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry
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Freeze casting: A guide to creating hierarchically structured materials      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Freeze casting is an elegant, cost-effective manufacturing technique to produce highly porous materi...

Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry Engineering: Robotics Research Physics: Optics
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A key to the future of robots could be hiding in liquid crystals      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Robots and cameras of the future could be made of liquid crystals, thanks to a new discovery that si...

Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Computer Science: General
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Redefining the computer whiz: Research shows diverse skills valued by youth      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have uncovered a more nuanced view of what makes an 'ideal' computer science student, ch...

Paleontology: Early Mammals and Birds
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What can a dinosaur's inner ear tell us? Just listen - What Can a Dinosaur's Inner Ear Tell Us? Just Listen      (via sciencedaily.com) 

If paleontologists had a wish list, it would almost certainly include insights into two particular p...

Mathematics: Statistics
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Study shows gaps in how STEM organizations collect demographic information - Study Shows Gaps in How STEM Organizations Collect Demographic Information      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Professional organizations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields could m...

Space: Exploration
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New patented invention stabilizes, rotates satellites - New Patented Invention Stabilizes, Rotates Satellites      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Many satellites are in space to take photos. But a vibrating satellite, like a camera in shaky hands...

Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry Engineering: Nanotechnology Physics: General Physics: Optics
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How black silicon, a prized material used in solar cells, gets its dark, rough edge      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have developed a new theoretical model explaining one way to make black silicon. The new...

Anthropology: General
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Did Eurasia's dominant East-West axis 'turn the fortunes of history'?      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Jared Diamond proposed that Eurasia's unique geographic axis of orientation fueled a rapid spread of ...

Archaeology: General
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Using gemstones' unique characteristics to uncover ancient trade routes      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Gems' unique elemental composition and atomic orientation act as a fingerprint, enabling researchers ...