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Pecking Order Determines Which Rooster Crows First

Less dominant roosters only crow after the most dominant male has decided to announce the break of dawn, researchers say.

Mapping Out The Ligand-Receptor Network

Autocrine signaling may be more common than previously thought, according to the first large-scale map of communication between over 140 different cell types.

Mussel-Inspired Glue Closes Wounds In 60 Seconds

By combining mussel proteins with insect-style crosslinking, researchers have developed a superior glue that can work in wet environments.

The Quantum Behavior Of Mini-Magnets

The demonstration of coherent coupling between a ferromagnetic magnon and a superconducting qubit paves the way for advances in quantum information processing.

Dark Matter Déjà-Vu

Although no one has ever directly observed it, dark matter has been shown to bear a striking resemblance to pions, a more familiar type of subatomic particle.

Roche Diagnostics Strengthens Asia Pacific Footprint

Roche Diagnostics headquarters in Singapore houses state-of-the-art training facilities and technical support services.

‘Smelly Egg Gas’ Might Help With Male Infertility

Hydrogen sulphide, the gas which gives rotten eggs their characteristic smell, could be used to mitigate heat-induced testicular injury.

How Shape Influences Wound Healing

Cells measure the shape of gaps in the epithelium to determine how they should move to close wounds, scientists say.

Sticky Tape Used To Create Semiconductor Monolayers

As a semiconductor material, phosphorene is lighter and thinner than silicon, opening up the possibility of interesting new devices.