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Seismologists use whale calls to map out the seafloor

February 16, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

Whales are famous for their deep, loud calls that travel for miles in the ocean. In fact, the bellows of fin whales can be heard from 600 miles away. Researchers are now looking to those whale calls to help them map out elusive sections of the deep seafloor.  Seafloor imaging … [Read more...] about Seismologists use whale calls to map out the seafloor

Three countries to reach Mars’ orbit by the end of this month

February 12, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

The pandemic has restrained life here on Earth, but it hasn’t stopped humans from pushing boundaries in space. In fact, spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates, China, and The United States are all scheduled to reach Mars this month after launching from Earth last summer. All … [Read more...] about Three countries to reach Mars’ orbit by the end of this month

MIT researchers create origami-like patch to seal internal injuries

February 10, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

MIT researchers have developed a biodegradable medical patch that could soon help robot surgeons mend internal injuries and could ultimately lead to wider use of robots in medicine. Today, bioadhesive patches are already in use for surgeries that intend to seal internal damage, … [Read more...] about MIT researchers create origami-like patch to seal internal injuries

Scientists create artificial aorta to reduce the need for heart transplants

February 6, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

An injury to the heart often requires a transplant of the entire organ, but a new invention from scientists at EPFL (Switzerland) could relieve the pressure of a damaged heart so that it could heal itself. When a heart is wounded, it will patch itself up with scar tissue to … [Read more...] about Scientists create artificial aorta to reduce the need for heart transplants

Natural antifreeze compounds produced by fish inspire road salt alternative

February 3, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

Salt is a primary tool used by cities to keep roads safe during snowy weather, but while the salt helps melt snow and improve traction, it also has detrimental effects on the environment and infrastructure. Road salt is often a combination of regular salt and additives like … [Read more...] about Natural antifreeze compounds produced by fish inspire road salt alternative

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