Flexible material mimics octopus skin with nanoscale color and texture transformations

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...
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Why your dreams go bonkers at high altitude (and the science behind it)

“Greater REM density, or more frequent awakenings during REM, increase dream recall,” Dr. Rohrscheib says. These factors can make dreams more intense or unusual. Plus, if you’re continually waking up ...
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Changing wax colors - inside the candle vat

Take a behind-the-scenes look inside the candle vat as wax colors are changed and blended. This video shows the process of ...

Stanford Researchers Develop New Material That Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus

Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine ...
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The Dreamy Coastal Town In Florida That’s Made For Slow-Paced Weekend Drives

Clematis Street serves as the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, and while it’s primarily a pedestrian-friendly zone, the streets surrounding it are perfect for cruising.

X-ray four-wave mixing captures elusive electron interactions inside atoms and molecules

Scientists at the X-ray free-electron laser SwissFEL have realized a long-pursued experimental goal in physics: to show how ...

Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
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This Is The First Ever Map Of The Entire Sky In An Incredible 102 Infrared Colors

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...
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Scientists Built an Artificial Skin That Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus

Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...
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1.5 million-year-old Homo erectus face was just reconstructed — and its mix of old and new traits is complicating the picture of human evolution

Scientists have reconstructed the head of an ancient human relative from 1.5 million year-old fossilized bones and teeth. But the face staring back is complicating scientists' understanding of early ...
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Scientists 'break the mould' by creating new colors of 'blue cheese'

Experts have discovered how to create different colors of blue cheese. After discovering how the classic blue-green veining is created, a team of experts were able to create a variety of different ...
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What the colour of your home says about you, according to science – and it's bad news for people with red walls

The colour of the walls in your home is something that many budding interior designers spend hours deliberating over. Now, a psychologist has revealed what your chosen shades say about you. Professor ...