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“Lab-In-A-Needle” Detects Liver Toxicity In 30 Minutes
Scientists have developed a microfluidics device that can quickly detect liver toxicity, a common side effect during chemotherapy.
Predicting Which Combinations Will Yield Metallic Glass
An understanding of the molecular structure could help scientists predict which alloys will result in metallic glasses.
India & US Conclude Joint Monsoon Mission
Data collected during the month-long cruise is expected to help refine the forecasting of monsoon winds.
Japanese Physicist Wins 2015 Nobel Prize For Neutrino Research
Takaaki Kajita wins half of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics for proving that neutrinos have mass.
Cartilage Regeneration With Fetal-derived Tissue
An in vitro study has suggested that fetal cartilage-derived progenitor cells are a more active source of cells in cartilage cell replacement therapy compared to mesenchymal stem cells.
The Mystery Of Size Constancy Over Varying Distances
Scientists have found a special set of cells in higher visual cortex encodes the size of an object, solving the perceptual mystery of size constancy.
A Quick Dip In Aqueous Ammonia Doubles Solar Cell Efficiency
Immersing CIGS solar cells into ammonia removes the upper zinc hydroxide layer, doubling their solar conversion efficiency in the process.
Baby’s Saliva Interacts With Mum’s Milk To Fight Bad Bacteria
It turns out that baby drool is not just to annoy parents; chemical reactions between saliva and milk help to build baby's immune system.
Citizen Scientists Discover Potential Gravitational Lenses
Citizen scientists have helped to identify 29 new potential gravitational lenses, galaxies so huge that their gravitational force bends light.