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Although the role of extracellular Ca2+ draws increasing attention as a messenger in intercellular communications, there is currently no tool available for imaging Ca2+ dynamics in extracellular regions. Here we report the first solid-state fluorescent Ca2+ sensor that fulfills the essential requirements for realizing extracellular Ca2+ imaging. Inspired by natural extracellular […]
Researchers have been working to create a superhydrophobic surface that prevents ice accumulation. New fabrication methods have enabled this scientific breakthrough. This scientific discovery will help to save human lives by preventing ice accumulation in areas that are unsafe for ice accumulation.
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Recapitulating avian locomotion opens the door for simple and economical control of legged robots without sensory feedback systems. Specifically, the avian-inspired robot leg, BirdBot, has been developed with the potential for self-engagement and disengagement without sensory feedback control. This design approach embeds “intelligence by mechanics”, effectively sidesteps computational algorithms vulnerable to […]
IDEO is a global design consulting firm that uses human-centered design (HCD) thinking practices to approach problems related to digital media, education, health & wellness, and more. HCD is at the forefront of their work, as they follow the process of inspiration, ideation, […]
This paper analyses how the microstructures and mechanical properties of horns can be related to different species’ fighting behaviours. 4 representative ruminant species: the bighorn sheep, domestic sheep, mountain goat and pronghorn were investigated. The mechanical properties of the horns under tensile stress […]
International Conference on Bio-Inspired Robotics Design is a conference taking place in New York on April 25-26, 2022. The conference was postponed from 2020 due to the coronavirus. The website states that they are looking for contributors to the conference, under the “Call for papers” tab. They also mention guidelines for […]
Petroleum-based plastics are useful but they pose a great threat to the environment and human health. As a result, it is highly desirable yet challenging to develop sustainable structural materials with excellent mechanical and thermal properties for plastic replacement. Inspired by nacre’s multiscale […]
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I imagine that the neurological circuits underlying these processes are governed by both 2d spacing maps with their brains as…
to reduce the impact of car accidents, it may be possible to study the force diverting physics of cockroaches to…
you see this type of head-bobbing stability in many avian creatures related to pigeons like chickens. the head ability to…
not like they taught horses how to run! this is an example of convergent evolution where both sea creatures and…
The brain functions in a similar way with neuronal connections. our brains are able to utilize the multiplicity of connections…