IN THE LAB
An Unusual Whey To Brew Alcoholic Beverages
Scientists in Singapore have turned tofu whey, which is often discarded, into a substrate for producing a tasty alcoholic beverage.
High Temperatures Accelerate Dengue Virus Maturation
A team of researchers in China report that at periods of prolonged high temperatures favor the growth and spread of the dengue virus.
Fossilized Eggs Shed Light On Flying Dinosaurs
Three-dimensionally preserved eggs of pterosaurs reveal the history behind the life cycle of the dinosaur.
Why Some El Niño Events Are Harder To Predict
Current climate prediction models have systematic biases that skew their ability to predict central Pacific El Niño events, researchers say.
Memory Of Faces Declines In Early Dementia
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that the ability to memorize faces decreases during the preliminary stages of dementia.
The Global Impact Of Volcanic Eruptions
Sulfate aerosols formed in the atmosphere after a volcanic eruption can spread over both of the Earth’s hemispheres to affect climate patterns.
When Lightning Strikes, Antimatter Spikes
Gamma ray bursts produced during lightning strikes can generate antimatter, Japanese scientists say.
Air Pollution Linked To Lower Sperm Quality
An international team of scientists have demonstrated that prolonged exposure to particulate matter in the air could affect sperm quality.
New Delhi Smog “Rivals 1952 London”
The PM 2.5 concentration in New Delhi, India is more than twice of Beijing, China, previously the world's most polluted city.
