Eye-opening sex
Article Abstract:
A study demonstrates that the sex between blind cavefish, a species of the Mexican tetra, can impart sight to them. It is proven that greater distances between the lineages lead to less chances of acquiring blindness in such fishes.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
Mexico, Finfish, Finfish Fishing, Salt Water Fish, Sexual behavior, Physiological aspects, Gene mutations, Gene mutation, Blindness, Marine fishes
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
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Material progress
Article Abstract:
Scientists have crafted new structures ranging from nanorods to mimics of mother-of-pearl. The materials made from nanorods can be used in industrial applications including the cutting and polishing of alloys and ceramics.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
United States, Materials, Alloys, Nanorods
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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