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  • Guiding Light with Sound: A Leap Forward for Photonic Chips

    Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a breakthrough technique that uses sound waves to control light on photonic chips. This innovation could pave the way for ultra-compact atomic clocks capable of fitting inside satellites and drones, enabling navigation without relying on GPS. C...
  • Decoding Vertebral Patterns in Tetrapods Reveals Role and Limit

    In a comprehensive study of nearly 400 tetrapod species, researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research have uncovered both expected and surprising patterns in how vertebrae are arranged along the spine—offering new insights into the role of Hox genes in shaping animal bodies...