Whales and Wings
Modeling airplane wings after humpback whale flippers makes them more efficient.
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Bedout Crater
A giant impact crater might be evidence of what caused a mass extinction 250 million years ago.
Brain Roundup
Observing dopamine levels in the brains of gamblers, and losing a job near retirement increases risk …
Watching Wheelchairs
A data logger can track the movements of wheelchairs to see how they're used.
Punching Shrimp
The mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch because of a spring and latch mechanism in its leg.
Chocolate Attack
Breeding cacao trees resistant to a lethal fungus called witches' broom
Obesity Roundup
Body shape predicts heart disease risk more than weight does, and triglycerides cause overweight …
Cicada Cycles
Why are cicada cycles always prime numbers? (Prevents specialist predators from developing)
Cotton and Clay
Binding tiny lay particles cotton makes it flame-retardant.