Distinguishing bond orders
Researchers show that bond orders of individual carbon-carbon bonds in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and fullerenes can be distinguished by noncontact atomic force microscopy (AFM).
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Coordinated movement helps avoid predation
Movement of animal groups varies between species, but has always been assumed to reduce predation risk. Here, virtual prey that swim in a coordinated, collective manner are less likely to be attacked by a predatory fish.
Nuclear shell effects in heavy elements
High-precision measurements of nuclear binding energies help determine the strength of shell effects in heavy atoms.
Electron mobility in iron
Researchers examine the link between iron crystal structure and electron mobility.
Antibiotics in early life alter the gut microbiome
Administration of antibiotics is shown to alter the gut microbiome in mice. Significant changes in taxonomy and metabolic gene expression were observed.
Evidence for Stabilizing Selection
Research shows that genital morphology can diverge among genetically isolated populations, but not necessarily as rapidly as expected.
A Long View on Climate Sensitivity
Past climate change can help us predict how anthropogenic effects will alter future climate patterns.