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Earthworms often form a cluster, from which they can barely free themselves. A similarly active, writhing structure forms when the tentacles of lion's mane jellyfish become entangled. Robotic ...

Gene therapy has emerged as a revolutionary approach to treating genetic disorders by directly addressing underlying genetic abnormalities. However ...

Now, Northeastern researchers have developed a new, lightweight plastic-ceramic composite that conducts heat and can be used ...

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A team of UCLA engineers and researchers has developed a new technique to make it feel up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler outside while preserving a ...

An engineering and architectural example of some unusual fiberglass home design and construction has come on the market, and ...

Oxidation is another valid answer to “Why do clear phone cases turn yellow?” It happens when oxygen in the air reacts with the plastic. This changes the material on a chemical level, often creating ...