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Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope

Just like the animals on Noah's Ark, the corals arrived in a pair. On Monday, divers with gloved hands gently nestled the self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory project among their cousins in Europe's largest coral reef at the Burgers' Zoo in the Netherlands.

Fri Apr 26, 2024 18:05
Scientists capture X-rays from upward positive lightning

Globally, lightning is responsible for over 4,000 fatalities and billions of dollars in damage every year; Switzerland itself weathers up to 150,000 strikes annually. Understanding exactly how lightning forms is key for reducing risk, but because lightning phenomena occur on sub-millisecond timescales, direct measurements are extremely difficult to...

Fri Apr 26, 2024 18:05
Scientists learn from caterpillars how to create self-assembling capsules for drug delivery

Self-assembling molecules that spontaneously organize themselves to form complex structures are common in nature. For example, the tough outer layer of insects, called the cuticle, is rich in proteins that can self-assemble.

Fri Apr 26, 2024 18:05
Scientists suggest using mobile device location data for studying human-wildlife interactions

When did you last go anywhere without your cell phone? From maps and weather apps to social media platforms, we give consent for our phones to trace our footsteps and behavior. These curated mobility data are often used for personalized advertisements.

Fri Apr 26, 2024 18:05
Experiment reveals strategic thinking in mice

Are mice clever enough to be strategic? Kishore Kuchibhotla, a Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist who studies learning in humans and animals, and who has long worked with mice, wondered why rodents often performed poorly in tests when they knew how to perform well. With a simple experiment, and by acting as "a little bit of a mouse psychologist,"...

Fri Apr 26, 2024 18:05
Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict

Scientists have shed light on a new, transformative approach that could help resolve a dispute over the Nile river's water resources.

Fri Apr 26, 2024 18:05

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