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Engineers at Princeton have created a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more damage-resistant than traditional options. Inspired by human bone structure, this bio-inspired design uses hollow tubes to enhance toughness and crack resistance.

Researchers found that high levels of toxic metals in urine predicted faster increases in blood sugar over subsequent years and the development of prediabetes and diabetes.

Flowers use an invisible blueprint established early in petal formation that dictates the size of their "bullseyes", which attract bees.

A study reveals that bacteria’s dietary preferences for different lipids influence how carbon is sequestered in the deep ocean. Combining chemical analysis and imaging, researchers found microbial interactions impact lipid degradation.

Rising temperatures have accelerated heat-tolerance evolution in Drosophila subobscura. The study shows an increase in existing heat-tolerant genetic variations.

Research highlights the importance of plant stem cells in growth and stability. By overexpressing the HVA gene, Wang’s lab increased vascular bundles in plants, improving their strength and resistance to wind.

Scientists identified a new mechanism causing lithium-ion battery self-discharge and degradation: cathode hydrogenation. They revealed how protons and electrons from the electrolyte impact the cathode.

Researchers developed a hybrid nanomaterial combining MCM-41, chitosan, and dansylglycine to enhance latent fingermark detection. These nanoparticles adhere well to fingerprint residues on various surfaces.

Improved lithium-sulfur batteries could provide power even after being folded or cut, addressing stability and safety issues.

Research shows that VOCs released by damaged plants, when oxidized into secondary organic aerosols (SOAs), still activate defenses in neighboring plants. This suggests that SOAs retain the ecological functions of VOCs and may signal distant threats.