IN THE LAB
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.
The Genetics Of Aging Revealed In Worms
Scientists in China have discovered how the rate of aging differs among populations by studying the genes of nematode worms.
A New Spin On Quantum Measurements
Researchers have developed a method for quantifying the collective spin motions in a magnet using an elementary quantum-computing device.
Harmful Bacteria Hitch A Ride On Houseflies
Scientists in Singapore have sequenced the genomes of flies and their associated bacteria to demonstrate that flies may be used for disease monitoring.
Model Mice Mimic ALS
Using a transgenic mouse model, scientists have found the accumulation of TPD-43 in neurons is related to motor and memory deficits.
Spin To Re-Create Nature’s Shapes
Using the centripetal force of a rotating fluid, researchers in South Korea have been able to make particles assemble into shapes found in nature.
