IN THE LAB
Researchers Identify The Cells That Make Space For Bone Marrow
A newly identified population of connective tissue cells helps hollow developing bones before handing off the task to marrow stromal cells that maintain the growing cavity.
Plastic-Eating Bacteria Just Got A Powerful Upgrade
NUS researchers have cracked two of the biggest obstacles in engineering microbes for industry: speed and reliability — using a bacteria-killing virus as their secret weapon.
Scientists Create Fluorescent Dye That Survives Extreme Acidic Conditions
The finding could improve medical imaging, chemical sensing, and research conducted under extreme conditions.
Researchers Uncover Hidden Oxygen Dynamics Inside Ceria Catalysts
Ceria nanoparticles switch between surface oxygen capture and internal oxygen transfer depending on size, offering a new lever for designing catalysts tailored to specific reaction conditions.
How Did Pandas Become Vegetarian?
Genetic material in bamboo facilitated giant pandas’ ability to eat plants.
Great White Sharks May Inspire Faster Planes And Boats
Denticles on sharks' skin help reduce friction, allowing them to swim with great efficiency at different speeds.
Germ Cells Decide Why Women Outlive Men
Blocking reproductive cells in female killifish reduced their lifespan, found a study from Japan.
Green Bioplastics Can Help Reduce Plastic Waste In Japan
A new study sheds light on the potential of green bioplastics in achieving Japan’s carbon-neutral goals.
Ethics Of Using Care Robots For Older People
Study from Japan shows that involving older people while developing care robots for them will help alleviate their concerns about using robots.
Trajectoids Trace A Predefined Path
Researchers have developed an algorithm, which can be used to design shapes that roll down predefined trajectories. This research has applications in robotics.
