Pivoting colloidal assemblies exhibit mechanical metamaterial behaviour

Pivoting colloidal assemblies exhibit mechanical metamaterial behaviour

• Abstract Biological machines use targeted deformations that can be actuated by Brownian fluctuations • However, although synthetic micromachines can similarly make use of targete

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 243 words
The Dark Side of Dark Mode -- User behaviour rebound effects and consequences for digital energy consumption

The Dark Side of Dark Mode -- User behaviour rebound effects and consequences for digital energy consumption

• Computer Science > Human-Computer Interaction [Submitted on 8 Jan 2026] Title:The Dark Side of Dark Mode – User behaviour rebound effects and consequences for digital energy con

Research & Labs · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 251 words

Author Correction: Natural behaviour is learned through dopamine-mediated reinforcement

• Subjects Basal ganglia Neural circuits Reward TheOriginal Articlewas published on 12 March 2025 Correction to:Naturehttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-08729-1Published online 12

Science · February 22, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 1 min · 212 words

What's behind 'teensplaining'? Scientists should study this adolescent behaviour

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Adolescents have long been stereotyped in literature and science as being impulsive and emotional. • One aspect of their unique

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 266 words

Same-sex sexual behaviour in primates is a survival strategy

• It promotes harmony among those living in harsh environments, says new study