News that matters
A new 3D material can guide heat around complex objects while shielding them from extreme temperatures and infrared detection. On an infrared camera, a warm object normally stands out clearly against cooler surroundings. Researchers have now built a three-dimensional cloak that bends heat around an object, erasing its thermal outline while protecting the space inside […]
If you look up invasive species in a textbook, there’s a good chance you’ll find a picture of a brown tree snake. Native to Australia […]
In mammals, males are usually stronger and more competitive than females. Males also show greater inequality in reproductive success—the number of offspring they produce—than females. […]
Nitrate contamination of drinking water poses a major health concern, particularly in agricultural communities where fertilizers, livestock manure and septic systems can leach nitrates into […]