EPFL scientists have developed a metamaterial whose mechanical properties can be reprogrammed on demand and whose internal structure can be modified by applying a magnetic field.

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Nature, Published online: 20 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-03122-6Observations from the International Space Station show a blue jet that is initiated by an intense blue flash in the top of a thunderstorm cloud.

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Observation of the onset of a blue jet into the stratosphere

Nature, Published online: 20 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-03136-0An analysis of the search behaviour of recruiters on a Swiss online recruitment platform shows that jobseekers from minority ethnic groups are less likely to be contacted by recruiters, and also provides evidence of gender-based discrimination.

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New research highlights how a proposed network of marine protected areas could help safeguard some of the most important areas at sea for breeding Antarctic penguins.

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Scientists have discovered a unique metabolite molecule utilized by a diversity of attine ants, or fungus-farming ants, in Brazil.

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Brazilian ant farm yields new antifungal compound

During a pandemic, a change of scenery is a welcome relief to being cooped up indoors.

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Joburg’s nature reserves finally open to the public

In the inaugural issue of the journal Nature Aging a research team led by aging expert Linda P.

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Physical frailty syndrome: A cacophony of multisystem dysfunction

The number of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has plummeted precipitously to a record low, putting the orange-and-black insects closer to extinction, researchers announced Tuesday.

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Environmental groups sued the Trump administration Thursday over its decision to remove endangered species protection for the gray wolf.

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