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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.
Using Holographs To Move & Bend Cells At Will
Researchers in South Korea have used laser holography to control the movement of irregularly shaped microscopic objects including red blood cells.
This Tiny Worm Is A Math Wizard
Researchers have found that roundworms decide where to move by integrating and differentiating signals from their environment.
A Spider’s ‘Bite’ Sends Antibodies Into Cells
Scientists have used reengineered spider venom toxin to help antibodies escape endosomes once inside the cell.
One Biomed & A*STAR Create Lab For Molecular Diagnostic Assays
One Biomed and A*STAR have established a joint laboratory to develop a molecular diagnostic platform for infectious diseases in Asia.
The Epigenetics Of Blood Vessel Formation
Scientists have found a group of transcription factors that is essential for blood vessel differentiation from stem cells.
Mesocrystals Make Hydrogen Production Ten Times More Efficient
A group of Japanese researchers has developed a photocatalyst that can make hydrogen production ten times more efficient.