Novel Materials Shake Ship Scum
DURHAM, N.C. – Just as horses shake off pesky flies by twitching their skin, ships may soon be able to shed the unwanted accumulation of bacteria and other marine growth with the flick of a switch.
UNL's Hot-Water Drill Reaches Subglacial Antarctic Lake
Lincoln, Neb., January 31st, 2013 — For the first time, a team of scientists and engineers has succeeded in drilling through the Antarctic ice sheet to reach a subglacial lake, and it was accomplished with a hot-water drill system designed and manufactured at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Secret of Scent Lies in Molecular Vibrations
Molecular vibrations, rather than molecular shape, give substances their distinct smell according to a new study by UCL scientists.
Primates Too Can Move in Unison
Japanese researchers show for the first time that primates modify their body movements to be in tune with others, just like humans do. Humans unconsciously modify their movements to be in synchrony with their peers.