Genetic Mutation For Quadrupedality Gets Closer

Genetic Mutation For Quadrupedality Gets Closer

The discovery of four families in which some members only walk on all fours (quadrupedality) may help us understand how humans, unlike other primates, are able to walk for long periods on only two…
Nanowire Mesh Is A 'Paper Towel' For Oil Spills

Nanowire Mesh Is A 'Paper Towel' For Oil Spills

MIT scientists say they have created a membrane, a mat of nanowires with the touch and feel of paper, that can absorb up to 20 times its weight in oil, and can be recycled many times for future use.…