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A diagram of the Bouligand structure of chitin within the mantis shrimp's dactyl clubs. (Science, 2025) And, directly beneath that is a layer of chitin fiber bundles arranged in a corkscrew-like ...

A diagram of the Bouligand structure of chitin within the mantis shrimp's dactyl clubs. (Science, 2025) And, directly beneath that is a layer of chitin fiber bundles arranged in a corkscrew-like ...

Feb. 13, 2025 — New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the ...

Here are the best crime novels of 2024 so far. In Francis Spufford’s new novel, “Cahokia Jazz,” a detective must solve the mystery of a staged killing before its repercussions destroy his ...

Located 3,000 miles below the Earth's surface, the inner core is anchored by gravity within the molten liquid outer core. Until now the ...

The nation must lose its tight focus on individual disciplines if it is to keep pace with the evolving requirements of scientific enquiry.

Biodiversity in solar parks is a given (here two Mantis religiosa nymphs) and, with the possible exception of self-seeded woody plants, is desirable. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

The Cyberpunk 2077 Mantis Blades are exactly what you need if you want to be the baddest something-something in Night City, because they are literally swords that extend out of your arms.