Mineral crystals in heart cockles’ shells protect symbiotic algae from ultraviolet rays and could lead to innovations in internet infrastructure.
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Heart-shaped mollusc has windows that work like fibre opticsTiny, solid windows in the shells of heart cockles let in light for the photosynthetic algae inside them – and they could show us how to make better fibre-optic cables ...
In a recent article, researchers explored how calcium carbonate nanoparticles enhance T cell activation through calcium ...
Researchers say that ancient Greek vases dating back to 450 to 440 BC used in the funeral rites of the elite most likely used ...
The researchers found that heart cockle shells are made from aragonite, which is a crystalline form of calcium carbonate ... as condensing lenses to focus light. Testing showed the structures ...
Researchers have grown bacteria in sand-based materials, merging biology and architecture to create sustainable building ...
Discover how plankton, the ocean's microscopic marvels, play a vital role in oxygen production and carbon sequestration.
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