A group of Memorial students have created a comprehensive biodiversity report of wildlife in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Working Out Makes Hydrogels Perform More Like Muscle
Human skeletal muscles have a unique combination of properties that materials researchers seek for their own creations.
New Way to ‘See’ Objects Accelerates Future of Self-Driving Cars
The laser sensors currently used to detect 3D objects in the paths of autonomous cars are bulky, ugly, expensive, energy-inefficient – and highly accurate.
Girls and Boys on Autism Spectrum Tell Stories Differently, Could Explain “Missed Diagnosis” in Girls
Boys are four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet a growing body of research shows that the condition is more common in girls than previously thought, strongly suggesting that new methods are required to diagnose the disorder at younger ages.
People With Happy Spouses May Live Longer
Research suggests that having a happy spouse leads to a longer marriage, and now study results show that it’s associated with a longer life, too.
Exposure to Fracking Chemicals and Wastewater Spurs Fat Cells
Exposure to fracking chemicals and wastewater promotes fat cell development, or adipogenesis, in living cells in a laboratory, according to a new Duke University-led study.