Integrating sensors into rotational mechanisms could make it possible for engineers to build smart hinges that know when a door has been opened, or gears inside a motor that tell a mechanic how fast they are rotating.
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Bigger Flowers, Greater Rewards: Plants Adapt to Climate Disruptions to Lure Pollinators
There’s been a well-documented shift toward earlier springtime flowering in many plants as the world warms.
HKU Marine Scientist Contributes to Research Assessing the Potential Risks of Ocean-Based Climate Intervention Technologies on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
The deep sea is one of the least well-known areas on Earth, comprising multiple vulnerable ecosystems that play critical roles in the carbon cycle.
Humans Bite Back by Deactivating Mosquito Sperm
New UC Riverside research makes it likely that proteins responsible for activating mosquito sperm can be shut down, preventing them from swimming to or fertilizing eggs.
UT Austin Leads Review of World Water Resources
A recent review study led by The University of Texas at Austin provides an overview of the planet’s freshwater supplies and strategies for sustainably managing them.
UAF Scientist Offers Evidence That Venus Is Volcanically Active
Venus appears to have volcanic activity, according to a new research paper that offers strong evidence to answer the lingering question about whether Earth’s sister planet currently has eruptions and lava flows.