Studies and Analyses
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The physics of walking is simpler than we thought
Walking for multi-legged creatures is a lot like slithering, researchers find by comparing ants to robots. The physics of walking for multi-legged animals and robots is simpler than previously thought….
Precipitation’s influence on aerosols in the atmosphere
Study will sharpen understanding of precipitation’s influence on aerosols in the atmosphere. A new $620,000, three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will enable a University of Kansas atmospheric…
Sea grapes: healthy delicacy from the ocean
A new study by the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) uses sea grapes, an algae species from the Indo-Pacific, to show how the quality of algae products can…
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops
Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies. Pancreatic cancer has few treatment options and limited survival, with only 9% of patients still living…
Global study explores and weights causes of tree species diversity
The number of tree species growing in regions close to the equator is significantly higher than in regions further north and south of the earth. An international study published in…
Scientists identify what makes the Delta variant dangerous
… and explain the recent surge in COVID-19 infections. A new study is one of the first to perform a robust biophysical analysis on the delta variant. Since June, the…