Material mimics structures that make bluebirds blue
A new material replicates the structure responsible for the blue feathers of eastern bluebirds and other songbirds. It could be used in batteries or filtration.
Super rare ants found hiding in North Carolina trees
Researchers have found a species of ant so rare that only a handful of records exist from across the entire eastern US.
AI image generator serves up racial, gender stereotypes
What does a person look like? If you use the popular AI image generator Stable Diffusion to get answers, too frequently you’ll see images of light-skinned men.
Neurons team up to process social cues
New research finds that neurons work as a team to process facial expressions, vocalizations, and social cues.
Brittle stars can learn new stuff, no brain required
Brittle stars don’t have a brain but can still learn stuff through experience, a new study shows.
Fossil lizard gets its name from grandma
A new fossil lizard, Helioscopus dickersonae, was an ancestor of modern geckos. Its name that honors the lead researcher’s grandmother and great aunt.
Fossil lizard gets its name from grandma
A new fossil lizard, Helioscopus dickersonae, was an ancestor of modern geckos. Its name that honors the lead researcher’s grandmother and great aunt.
Tilted planets in Earth’s solar system aren’t so weird after all
Scientists have discovered that, even in “pristine” solar systems, planets exhibit a bit of a tilt.
Tilted planets in Earth’s solar system aren’t so weird after all
Scientists have discovered that, even in “pristine” solar systems, planets exhibit a bit of a tilt.
Mussel strength may inspire new medical implants
Unlocking the secret of what makes mussels so strong may lead to medical advances in bio-implants, wearable sensors, and more.