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What Photosynthesis Looks Like From Space
Scientists have utilized satellite imagery to quantify plant metabolism.
India Announces Fellowships For South Asian Researchers
The 2018-India Science and Research Fellowship scheme fully funds 200 scientists from South Asia to carry out research at Indian academic institutions for up to six months.
Generating Hydrogen Fuel From Water And Sunlight
Researchers have developed a hydrogen catalyst based on carbon nitride and black phosphorus instead of expensive precious metals.
Sharks Form Fins Like Other Vertebrates Do
By studying the catshark embryo, scientists in Japan showed that cartilaginous fish develop limbs and muscles in the same way as bony fish and land vertebrates.
How Flaws Create The Perfect Fish Eye
Using mathematical modeling, scientists in Japan have revealed how light-sensing cone cells in the fish eye eventually adopt a specific pattern.
Mixing It Up For A Longer-Lasting Glow
In an illuminating study, scientists in Japan have developed organic materials that retain their glow over extended periods of time.
Simply Turn Up The Heat To Raise The Pressure
Scientists in Japan have discovered that simply heating graphene oxide nanosheets can generate high amounts of pressure with very little effort.
The Downsides Of Too Much Social Interaction
Using simulations of behavior spread in complex networks, researchers in Singapore have discovered that excessive social interaction reduced collective response.
Vaccination Without The Needles
Scientists in Australia have developed a device that delivers the polio vaccine via a skin patch.