Novel Imaging Platform Allows Researchers to Study Placental Development in Mice
New approach tracks blood flow and oxygen levels in the developing placenta of mice throughout pregnancy
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Researchers Prove Fundamental Limits of Electromagnetic Energy Absorption
Mathematical solution evaded discovery for over two decades
Copies of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Greatly Elevated in Humans and Livestock
Study finds a smoking gun for the spread and evolution of antibiotic resistance
Protected Areas for Elephants Work Best If They Are Connected
Protection has kept populations stable, but to rebound elephants need connections
Computational Method Discovers Hundreds of New Ceramics
A new computational method unveils hundreds of new ceramic materials with a wide range of properties
Microplastics Found Embedded in Tissues of Whales and Dolphins
Analysis indicates ingested microplastics migrate into whales’ fat and organs
Do Warmer Temperatures Make Turtles Better Mothers?
New finding suggests how and why temperatures determine the sex of turtles
Making Rubbery Materials That Can Take a Beating without Losing Their Bounce
Research could pave the way to flexible-yet-durable materials that help cut down on microplastic pollution
The Problems with Coal Ash Start Smaller than Anyone Thought
How well toxic elements leach out of coal ash depends on the ash’s nanoscale composition
Perfection: The Enemy of Evolution
Freedom to miss the optimal mark opens a wide range of new designs over time