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Fractals are a fascinating type of pattern for mathematics nerds, with their repeating, artificial-looking structures. Now, scientists have discovered the first known fractal protein – and it seems to be an evolutionary accident.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading First known fractal molecule is a natural mathematical marvel
For over 100 years, scientists have agreed that discrete collections of brain cells fire off signals to other brain areas through a series of interconnected fibers. In a new study, researchers applied a mathematical model to brain activity and found th… Continue reading It’s shape, not just wiring: How brain structure influences function
Neuroscientists have been mapping and recreating the nervous systems and brains of various animals since the microscope was invented, and have even been able to map out entire brain structures …read more Continue reading MRI Resolution Progresses From Millimeters to Microns
Knots are known for boosting the strength of materials, from the tiniest twists of DNA to (potentially) the very fabric of the universe. Now, Caltech engineers have developed a new material consisting of microscale knots, and shown that it’s far toughe… Continue reading Microscale knots double tensile strength of new material
As 3D printers become more ubiquitous, the number of custom designs and styles of printers has skyrocketed. From different printing materials and technologies to the movements of the printing head, …read more Continue reading Giant 3D Printer Aims to Produce Life-Sized Boat
It’s easy to forget that structures such as bridges, wind turbines and scaffolding are held together by screws which could come loose … with catastrophic results. The new Smart Screw Connection system is designed to warn authorities before that happe… Continue reading Fraunhofer “smart” screws transmit a warning when they’re loosening
In a dramatic ending, the famous 1,000-ft Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed this Tuesday at about 7:55 am local time. The 900-ton instrument platform fell and crashed into the dish from a height of 492 ft.Continue ReadingCategory: Space,… Continue reading Arecibo radio telescope collapses in dramatic platform fall
The microscopic structure of a material plays a huge role in how well it absorbs impacts, and now researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have hit upon a structure that works particularly well. The team 3D-printed cubes with fractal voids inside … Continue reading Fractal void cubes could make for better shock-dissipating armor
Even the smallest of deformations in structures such as buildings or bridges can lead to cracks or other failures, so the sooner that they’re noticed, the better. A new laser-based system is designed to do just that, quicker and cheaper than ever befor… Continue reading Laser system designed to keep an eye on bendy buildings
“Know your enemy” is the essence of one of the most famous quotes from [Sun Tzu]’s Art of War, and it’s as true now as it was 2,500 years ago. It also applies far beyond the martial arts, and as the world squares off for battle against COVID-19, it’s …read more
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