Finding suggests genomes may be rife with hidden similarities Dolphins and bats don't have much in common, but they share a superpower: Both hunt their prey by emitting high-pitched sounds and listening for the echoes. Now, a study shows that this ability arose independently in each group of mammals from the same genetic mutations. The work suggests that evolution sometimes … [Read more...] about Echolocation Developed In A Similar Manner In Dolphins And Bats
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The First New Blue Pigment in Almost 200 Years is Being Developed As a Crayon
Mas Subramanian, a chemist and professor at Oregon State University, was leading an electronics-related project in 2009 when he and a student made an exciting discovery: a new blue pigment. The brilliant color, known as YlnMn blue, is the first new blue in over 200 years and, as a result, the inspiration for the newest Crayola crayon. Crayola is interested in waxing this … [Read more...] about The First New Blue Pigment in Almost 200 Years is Being Developed As a Crayon
A Researcher Accidentally Developed A Battery That Could Last A Lifetime
The perennial issue of short battery life in smartphones and laptops may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a serendipitous breakthrough by researchers at the University of California, Irvine. In a groundbreaking development, a nanowire-based battery has been created that can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times, potentially revolutionizing the way we power our … [Read more...] about A Researcher Accidentally Developed A Battery That Could Last A Lifetime