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- Clover growth in Mars-like soils boosted by bacterial symbiosis
- Researchers use classical music to make protein songs more pleasant to listen to
- Two new species of large predatory dinosaur discovered on Isle of Wight, UK
- Zebrafish anticipate the future to avoid virtual danger
- Tracking muscle activity with clothes on your back
| Clover growth in Mars-like soils boosted by bacterial symbiosis Posted: 29 Sep 2021 11:28 AM PDT Clover plants grown in Mars-like soils experience significantly more growth when inoculated with symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria than when left uninoculated, researchers report. |
| Researchers use classical music to make protein songs more pleasant to listen to Posted: 29 Sep 2021 08:28 AM PDT In recent years, scientists have created music based on the structure of proteins as a creative way to better popularize science to the general public, but the resulting songs haven't always been pleasant to the ear. In a new study, researchers use the style of existing music genres to guide the structure of protein song to make it more musical. |
| Two new species of large predatory dinosaur discovered on Isle of Wight, UK Posted: 29 Sep 2021 05:03 AM PDT Bones found on the Isle of Wight likely belong to two new species of spinosaurid, a group of predatory theropod dinosaurs closely related to the giant Spinosaurus. Their unusual, crocodile-like skulls helped the group expand their diets, allowing them hunt prey on both land and in the water. |
| Zebrafish anticipate the future to avoid virtual danger Posted: 29 Sep 2021 05:03 AM PDT Scientists have discovered particular neurons in the brain that monitor whether predictions made by fish actually come true. By making use of a new virtual reality-outfitted aquarium where brain imaging of zebrafish can be done as they learn and navigate through virtual reality cues, researchers found neurons that allow efficient risk avoidance. |
| Tracking muscle activity with clothes on your back Posted: 28 Sep 2021 08:02 AM PDT Researchers have developed a bioelectrical sensor that is convenient and low-cost. The sensor measures electromyography signals that are generated in muscles when they contract and are useful for studying muscle fatigue and recovery, and they have the potential to inform diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases. The biosensor, made of silver paste with a layer of gold nanoparticles on top, is directly integrated onto a piece of clothing. The result was a detector that was both conductive and nonirritating to the skin. |
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