The World Is Running Out of Sand—And Thieves Are Willing to Kill for It

A global shortage of construction-grade sand is reshaping coastlines, destabilizing ecosystems, and putting activists in the ...

T. rex fossil discovery rewrites dinosaur history and reveals how long they really lived

Scientists believe they now know the true lifespan of the Tyrannosaurus rex, rewriting what was known about the ancient ...
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Rapid identification of fishing gear polymers using Raman spectroscopy

Discover how Raman spectroscopy enables rapid identification of fishing gear polymers.
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The Gigantic Vintage Store In Utah Where $45 Fills Your Backseat With Treasures

Abby’s Antique Mall in Ogden, Utah isn’t just another stop on the vintage circuit – it’s the mothership calling all treasure ...
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Local creator of children's microscope works to make science more accessible

Since 1987, Sarasota's Dennis Brock has been producing the Brock Magiscope, which draws from ambient light and minimizes ...

A new type of microscope lets scientists observe life unfolding inside cells

A new kind of microscope is giving scientists a way to watch life inside cells with a clarity that feels almost unfair.

Scientists develop nanophotonic material that changes color, texture, and shape on demand

The Stanford team created a metasurface from a polymer previously used in solar panels and printable electronics. They found ...

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 ...