IN THE LAB
A Peek At The Brain Through See-Through Skulls
Scientists in China have developed optical clearing agents that can make the skulls of living mice transparent, allowing high resolution imaging of brain structures.
Even Children Value Equal Outcomes
The concepts of fairness and equal outcomes are valued even in five- to six-year-old children, according to researchers in Japan.
Gene Flow Halted By Fragmented Forests
Scientists have used landscape genetics to determine how to better conserve river floodplain ecosystems and maintain the genetic diversity of endangered maple trees.
A Bright Way To Detect Dangerous Gases
Researchers in Japan have developed a fluorescent sensor that allows solvent vapors to be detected by the naked eye.
New Tardigrade Species Found In Japanese Carpark
Scientists have characterized a new species of tardigrade found hiding in moss collected from a carpark in Japan.
Lipids Control Stem Cell Division In The Brain
Scientists have discovered that enzymes involved in membrane lipid synthesis regulate asymmetric division in neural stem cells.
Discovering The Cause Of Electric Wind
Scientists in South Korea have identified the basic principle underlying electric wind in plasma.
Scanning Social Media For Signs Of Domestic Violence
Researchers in China have developed predictive models using data from social media posts to assess the impact of domestic violence on the mental health of victims.
Selectively Creating Useful Ring-Shaped Molecules
With the help of computer simulations, scientists have devised a method to create ring-shaped molecules from inexpensive feedstock chemicals for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
