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Chinese Wild Geese Are ‘Prisoners’ In Their Own Wetlands
Spending their winters in China’s Yangtze River wetlands isn’t working for migratory geese, scientists have found.
Home-Based Heart Monitoring Powered By Paper
Chinese researchers have developed a paper-based test strip that could help heart failure patients monitor their condition at home.
Seeing Live Mice Light Up In 3D
Scientists have used a palm-sized Compton camera to produce multicolor in vivo images in 3D.
7 Must-Read Stories In May 2017
Sleep was a big concern in May, but new drugs and artificial intelligence look set to make it better.
Targeting Super-Enhancers To Fight Leukemia
The protein TAL1 activates a ‘molecular switch’ that triggers a cluster of genes leading to the cancerous growth of T-cell precursors.
The Mathematics Of Spilling Water On The Table
Scientists have successfully derived a mathematical formula that predicts how droplets spread when they collide with a flat surface.
Whisker Crystals Enable Cooling Without Coolants
One-dimensional crystals with very high thermoelectric efficiency could make ultra-low temperature cooling more practical.
How Dinosaurs Morphed Into Birds
Scientists have identified the gene regulatory sequences that could explain how birds evolved from dinosaurs.
A Mild Way To Break Down Plastic Waste
Researchers have developed a highly efficient catalyst for breaking highly resistant chemical bonds, paving the way for easier recycling of plastic waste.