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Researchers Develop Nano Needles That Can Penetrate Brain Slices

These newly developed microneedle-based, nanoscale-tipped electrodes are longer than 100 µm, and are thus capable of penetrating thick tissues like the brain.

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Slow Fault Movements May Indicate Impending Earthquakes

Contrary to current understanding, slow-slip events could signal an impending earthquake rather than a reduced seismic risk.

In the Lab

Nanoporous ‘Black Gold’ Is 30% Lighter But Twice As Solid

Researchers have developed an ultralight nanoporous gold which has increased strength and durability, while still maintaining the quality of standard gold.

In the Lab

Leukemia Drug Could Treat Type 2 Diabetes

A drug currently used for leukemia has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity while causing less side effects than other drugs.

In the Lab

Repurposing Glucose Monitors To Detect Other Diseases

With a simple modification involving glucose-producing enzymes, a commercial glucose monitor can be used to detect other conditions such as heart disease.

China Could Be Facing A Pneumonia Epidemic This Year

Last December in Beijing, more than half of children in hospital for pneumonia had Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections. This epidemic could continue well into 2016.

In the Lab

Researchers Discover Rare Proton Pattern In Ice

Water and ice cover most of our planet, but we know very little about them. Now, however, we have a better understanding of how atoms behave in ice.

In the Lab

The (White) Matter Of Insomnia

Insomnia may cause abnormalities in the white matter of the brain, including one region which regulates consciousness, sleep and alertness.

In the Lab

Having More Females Makes Maintaining Males ‘Cheaper’

Asexual animal populations sometimes struggle to support males, the non-reproductive gender—unless there is a higher proportion of females.

In the Lab

Researchers Develop Nano Needles That Can Penetrate Brain Slices

These newly developed microneedle-based, nanoscale-tipped electrodes are longer than 100 µm, and are thus capable of penetrating thick tissues like the brain.

In the Lab

Slow Fault Movements May Indicate Impending Earthquakes

Contrary to current understanding, slow-slip events could signal an impending earthquake rather than a reduced seismic risk.

In the Lab

Nanoporous ‘Black Gold’ Is 30% Lighter But Twice As Solid

Researchers have developed an ultralight nanoporous gold which has increased strength and durability, while still maintaining the quality of standard gold.

In the Lab

Leukemia Drug Could Treat Type 2 Diabetes

A drug currently used for leukemia has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity while causing less side effects than other drugs.

In the Lab

Repurposing Glucose Monitors To Detect Other Diseases

With a simple modification involving glucose-producing enzymes, a commercial glucose monitor can be used to detect other conditions such as heart disease.

China Could Be Facing A Pneumonia Epidemic This Year

Last December in Beijing, more than half of children in hospital for pneumonia had Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections. This epidemic could continue well into 2016.

In the Lab

Researchers Discover Rare Proton Pattern In Ice

Water and ice cover most of our planet, but we know very little about them. Now, however, we have a better understanding of how atoms behave in ice.

In the Lab

The (White) Matter Of Insomnia

Insomnia may cause abnormalities in the white matter of the brain, including one region which regulates consciousness, sleep and alertness.

In the Lab

Having More Females Makes Maintaining Males ‘Cheaper’

Asexual animal populations sometimes struggle to support males, the non-reproductive gender—unless there is a higher proportion of females.

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