Why do furry animals do the “wet dog shake?”
Researchers found mice have special neurons that sense disturbances to their fur, causing them to shake and groom themselves when wet.
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Citizen scientists and AI help astronomers find galaxies
Scientists trained an AI algorithm to categorize distant galaxies using volunteer classifications. Their model could improve the accuracy of…
Cancers share DNA mutations that affect our genome
Researchers discovered regions of our DNA where mutations disrupt the structure of our genome and could promote growth in different types of…
Astronomers simulate hidden minor planets across the Galaxy
Researchers modeled how planets smaller than Earth formed and changed over the first billion years of their existence. They found these…
Gamers characterize human gut microbes
Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…
Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion
Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.
Searching for the first supernovae in the universe
Astronomers developed new theoretical models for how stars evolve that suggest the JWST could glimpse the oldest stars in the universe…
How do microbes prepare for winter?
Researchers discovered that when cyanobacteria sense shorter days they change their cell walls to survive freezing temperatures.
Why do galaxies shrink?
An astronomer studying the 3 main processes that cause galaxies to lose mass found that the dominant process depends on the size and age of…
What causes Cosmic Kidney Disease?
Researchers found exposure to low gravity and radiation in space caused restructuring of the kidneys and negative health effects in…