Though they focus on the star at the center of our solar system, three of NASA’s Sun-watching spacecraft have captured unique views of the planets throughout the last several months.
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Crunch! ‘Shell-Crushing’ Sounds Revealed In A Large Marine Predator
“Shell-crushing” – exactly what it sounds like – is a predatory mode used by numerous marine life from crabs to octopuses to large fishes and mammals when they eat hard-shelled mollusks like clams, oysters and conchs.
A New Way to Track Endangered Wildlife Populations from Space
Scientists have developed a new technique for remotely surveying elephants and other wildlife that is quicker and has the same accuracy as human counts done on the ground or in low-flying airplanes.
Researchers Construct Molecular Nanofibers That Are Stronger Than Steel
Self-assembly is ubiquitous in the natural world, serving as a route to form organized structures in every living organism.
Aircraft Could Cut Emissions By Better Surfing The Wind
Airlines could save fuel and reduce emissions on transatlantic flights by hitching a better ride on the jet stream, new research has shown.
Air Pollution Linked To Higher Risk Of Sight Loss From AMD
Air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as age related macular degeneration (AMD), reveals a large long term study led by UCL researchers.
