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Scientists harness nature's chirality bias to design series of complex mechanically interlocked molecules - Phys.org
In nature, molecules often show a strong preference for partnering with other molecules that share the same chirality or handedness. A behavior that is quite evident in the phenomenon known as homochirality-driven entanglement, where molecules that are all le…
Scientists Just Discovered What Created This Massive, Mysterious Ocean Canyon Bigger Than the Grand Canyon! - The Daily Galaxy
A massive trench, larger than the Grand Canyon, is finally giving up its secrets.
Quantum dots reveal entropy production, a key measure of nanoscale energy dissipation - Phys.org
In order to build the computers and devices of tomorrow, we have to understand how they use energy today. That’s harder than it sounds. Memory storage, information processing, and energy use in these technologies involve constant energy flow—systems never set…
Fed on Reams of Cell Data, AI Maps New Neighborhoods in the Brain - Quanta Magazine
Machine learning is helping neuroscientists organize vast quantities of cells’ genetic data in the latest neurobiological cartography effort.
Night sky tonight: Spot the 'Heavenly G’ brightening the winter sky after sunset on Feb. 9 - Space
The night sky is full of wonder. Here’s what to look out for tonight.
Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children - cnn.com
Children love to play pretend, holding imaginary tea parties, educating classrooms of teddies or running their own grocery stores. Now, a new study suggests that such make-believe play is not a uniquely human talent, but a skill that great apes also possess.