The world is teeming with unique animals, many of which inhabit Australia. While residents of the country are naturally familiar with its rich fauna, even a trained eye can struggle to discern one creature from another. During an annual fauna survey by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s Dakalanta Wildlife Sanctuary, a research volunteer stumbled upon a tiny animal, … [Read more...] about Researcher discovers tiny, ‘sleepy mouse’ – then realizes it’s someone extraordinary
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U.Va. Undergraduate Researcher Studies Sunflowers’ Power To Clean Up Soil
Depending on the variety, it can either absorb toxic metals and radiation from the soil or prevent the majority of them from entering its system and making it safe to consume. It's also lovely, native to the Americas, and blooms in July. It's the sunflower, and its ability to heal the environment has prompted one University of Virginia undergraduate researcher to spend her … [Read more...] about U.Va. Undergraduate Researcher Studies Sunflowers’ Power To Clean Up Soil
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