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The future of camouflage: mimicking the color-changing ability of cephalopods

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New ink composed of colored microspheres

The new ink composed of colored microspheres adapts to the appearance of received light by light-guided separation. Credit: University of Hong Kong The skin of[{” attribute=””>cephalopods (animals with tentacles attached to the head) exhibits an extraordinary capacity for camouflage in the wild. Their skin is composed of clusters of pigments capable of detecting shifts in … Read more

Viewpoint: New Zealand farmers push for biotech regulatory reform Farming regulations can’t stop a flood, but they can stifle farmers’ ability to ply their trade

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Viewpoint: New Zealand farmers push for biotech regulatory reform Farming regulations can't stop a flood, but they can stifle farmers' ability to ply their trade

In a world with soaring food prices, it’s hard to see why a government would implement regulations that make food less available and, potentially, more expensive. Yet this is what is happening in many countries, including New Zealand. The EU is determined on the Farm to Fork strategy, which foresees the achievement of 25% of … Read more