Silkworm inspires quicker, simpler method of nanofiber production

Nanofibers have recently been utilized in many applications, ranging from wound dressings to high-strength composite materials. Scientists have now developed a faster and simpler method of producing those fibers, which was inspired by the silkworm.

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Ear canal removal carried out on a pig for the first time

Earlier this month, Ella, a three-year-old potbelly pig, entered into a surgical procedure at Oregon State University (OSU). Simultaneously, she entered the record books as the first pig to ever have undergone the complete removal of an ear canal.

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DNA origami system creates tiny, self-assembling pots and vases

Researchers have developed a new open-source program that can convert drawings or digital models into nanoscale sculptures made of DNA. In tests, the system nailed rounded objects like vases and bowls.

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Offshore structures could harvest city drinking water from ocean air

It’s a cruel irony that 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in undrinkable water. Scientists have now modeled the feasibility of a hypothetical system that can capture water vapor from ocean air and condense it into drinking water, at a large scale.

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What’s new in Windows Server Azure Edition: Everything you need to know

Image: issaronow/Adobe Stock Windows Server Datacenter: Azure Edition isn’t a new version of Windows Server, but for Azure users, it functions as one. It’s an image and edition of Windows…

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