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What’s hot in science? Research news for the day of Feb. 24, 2022

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Savanna bur oaks

Thu, 24 Feb 2022
Plant disease outbreaks may be curbed by periodic wildfires

Researchers surveyed vegetation plots in 35-year study

Wildfires have made headlines worldwide in recent years. Evidence points to wildfires increasing in frequency and intensity across vulnerable ecosystems as climate change impacts grow more evident. But periodic wildfires in ecosystems adapted to them can help inhibit plant …

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flexible robotic grippers

Thu, 24 Feb 2022
Researchers create grippers capable of grabbing and lifting delicate objects

Kirigami-inspired technique results in a gentle, precise grip

U.S. National Science Foundation engineers based at North Carolina State University have developed flexible robotic grippers that can lift delicate items without damage and have the precision to grab a single strand of hair. The breakthrough has a host of applications for soft robotics, biomedical technologies and wound care, the researchers said. The team published …

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