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A 3D rendering of the simulation experiment of the side or lee of the overshooting top of a supercell. 

Tue, 21 Sep 2021
Scientists solve mystery of icy plumes that may foretell deadly supercell storms

Understanding how plumes take shape above thunderstorms could help forecasters

When a cloudy plume of ice and water vapor billows above the top of a severe thunderstorm, there is a good chance a violent tornado, high winds or hailstones bigger than golf balls will soon pelt the ground below.

A new …

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Aspen stands change their genetic structure over time, scientists have found.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021
Study shows how aspen forests maintain the diversity needed to adapt to changing environments

Aspen stands change their genetic structure over time

Watching paint dry has nothing on watching a forest grow.

The long wait has always made it challenging to study how forests adapt to environmental fluctuations — making it that much harder to predict how they’ll fare in a changing climate or under new pest …

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A new study shows that an antibody treatment could help traumatic brain injuries.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021
Preventing long-term effects of traumatic brain injury

New study shows an antibody treatment could help

You’ve been in a car accident and sustained a head injury. You recovered, but years later have difficulty sleeping. You also become very sensitive to noise and bright light and find it hard to carry out daily activities or perform well on the job.

This is a common …

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A jumping spider’s fangs in 3D

Tue, 21 Sep 2021
Biomaterials give the fangs and mandibles of tiny invertebrates an outsized bite

Extra-sharp edges of fangs, stingers, claws and mandibles puncture tough skin

Insects, arachnids and worms may have limited muscle power, but they can still pack a punch. These small animals use sharp structures like claws, fangs, stingers and mandibles to puncture the tough exteriors of larger and more powerful predators and …

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