The smallest motor in the world - consisting of just 16 atoms: this was developed by a team of researchers from Empa and EPFL.
The Smallest Motor In The World
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Off the Scales: Fish Armor Both Tough and Flexible
Humans have drawn technological inspiration from fish scales going back to ancient times: Romans, Egyptians, and other civilizations would dress their warriors in scale armor, providing both protection and mobility.
Air Quality Impacts Early Brain Development
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found a link between traffic-related air pollution and an increased risk for changes in brain development relevant to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Statistical Analyses Of Plant Metabolites Allow Solid Testing Of Plant Defense Theories For The First Time
Do plants attacked by herbivores produce substances that are most effective against attackers in a targeted manner, or are herbivore-induced changes in a plant metabolism random, which could thwart the performance of herbivores?
Fish Fossils Become Buried Treasure
Rare metals crucial to green industries turn out to have a surprising origin.
Noninvasive Fetal Oxygen Monitor Could Make for Safer Deliveries
A device to directly measure blood oxygen saturation in a fetus during labor has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis.
