The optimized process was tested on a siloxane elastomer modified with a fluorocarbon silane to enhance hydrophobicity. The resulting surface maintained superomniphobicity at up to 400% strain and ...

Creatures that can change from one form to another are a staple of science fiction: Think werewolves and Transformers. Nature, too, has its shapeshifters, such as dimorphic fungi. While scientists ...

Australia has made real progress on open access to research. In 2024, around 59% of papers authored by researchers in Australia were freely available online.

Scientific publishing relies on peer review as the mechanism that maintains trust in what we publish. When we read a journal article, we assume experts have rigorously scrutinized it before ...

It’s been an open secret for decades. Some of the most prestigious medical journals in the world are the source of biased or ...

'11.22.63', based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, was released in 2016, produced by J.J. Abrams and starring James ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful force that demonstrably outperforms humans in countless areas. Here's why the effort of developing the human brain still matters.

Large language models (LLMs) can suggest hypotheses, write code and draft papers, and AI agents are automating parts of the research process. Although this can accelerate science, it also makes it ...

Graduation with Departmental Distinction gives MEMS undergraduates the skills and confidence to take their next step in academia, industry, medicine and beyond.

Emily Johnston, a writing studies professor at UC Merced, has researched how the act of writing rewires the brain to build ...

The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.” But repeated scientific studies ...

Emotion regulation isn’t just about coping skills. Research shows culture, avoidance, and bodily awareness shape how we ...