TOP 100 SCIENCE SITES
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| Nanofibre tape is sticky stuff Michael Gross, RSC: The gecko's ability to walk up vertical walls could soon be copied by humans, thanks to new adhesive materials based on the structures found in its feet.<br /><br /> nanoforum.org |
Birder of Paradise Jonathan Rosen takes a poetic, philosophical approach to his favorite outdoor activity. nytimes.com |
Study finds key factors behind bird flu outbreaks WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ducks, people and rice paddies are the primary forces driving outbreaks of avian influenza in Thailand and Vietnam, and the number of chickens is less pivotal, scientists said on Wednesday. feeds.reuters.com |
New Ways to Store Solar Energy for Nighttime and Cloudy Days Solar thermal systems are built to gather heat from the sun and then store the heat for hours or even days, like water behind a dam. nytimes.com |
Scientists call in the mechanical squirrels for research Robotic critters worldwide are helping researchers observe animals in their natural environments rather than in labs. The research could let scientists better understand how animals work in groups, court, intimidate rivals and warn allies of danger. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |