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Seoul National University of Science and Technology scientists have created a flexible rotor drone, the "Palletrone” which is a combination of a drone and a pallet that can hold items. This drone self-corrects mid-flight and can carry goods over uneven terrain, which could make shopping for groceries much more pleasant!
The tiniest dinosaur eggs ever found have been unearthed in China and are smaller than a golf ball. These 80-million-year-old mini eggs, discovered by China University of Geosciences and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Ganzhou, belong to a newly identified species of theropod.
India is home to five genetically distinct types of elephants according to Indian Institute of Science (IISC). With large differences observed between the northern and southern herds, the team set out to analyze genome sequences and find out why. Geographical and physical barriers like mountains and wide gaps have kept the herds separated leading to decreasing diversity in the southern elephants.
Scientists from Peking University have found a way to assemble DNA "bricks" to encode data. Premade bricks can be assembled together to holding vast amounts of data. Not only does DNA have the capacity to hold lots of data, but it is also in a long-lasting format. Using these types of techniques could improve data storage capabilities for the future.
From assembling DNA to assembling crystals, National Tsing Hua University has launched the first-ever high-entropy alloy nanocrystal database which can help to guide new alloy creation. Their method forms nanocrystals in shapes like honeycombs that can be stacked together. Using this can allow researchers to test new combinations, opening doors to more tailored materials.
