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Biology
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Discovered in marine sediments, they build microscopic mineral chains to navigate using Earth's magnetic field.
Science and technology
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A small nanostructured quartz disc can hold 360 terabytes of data for over 13,000 million years without degrading.
Science and technology
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A tiny rotation in two atomic layers of carbon opened the door to superconductivity controlled at will.
Nature
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A feat of cosmic orientation that turns small insects into the most surprising stellar navigators on the planet.
Nature
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From migratory flight to oceanic crossings, the secret of animal orientation lies in an invisible perception that still puzzles science.
Science and technology
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Magnetoreception in migratory birds might rely on quantum entangled electron pairs, offering them an unimaginable biological compass for their epic journeys.
Nature
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Discover the surprising process by which trees manipulate their wood structure to defy gravity and wind, a testament to natural engineering.