IN THE LAB
Sharks Form Fins Like Other Vertebrates Do
By studying the catshark embryo, scientists in Japan showed that cartilaginous fish develop limbs and muscles in the same way as bony fish and land vertebrates.
How Flaws Create The Perfect Fish Eye
Using mathematical modeling, scientists in Japan have revealed how light-sensing cone cells in the fish eye eventually adopt a specific pattern.
Mixing It Up For A Longer-Lasting Glow
In an illuminating study, scientists in Japan have developed organic materials that retain their glow over extended periods of time.
Simply Turn Up The Heat To Raise The Pressure
Scientists in Japan have discovered that simply heating graphene oxide nanosheets can generate high amounts of pressure with very little effort.
The Downsides Of Too Much Social Interaction
Using simulations of behavior spread in complex networks, researchers in Singapore have discovered that excessive social interaction reduced collective response.
Vaccination Without The Needles
Scientists in Australia have developed a device that delivers the polio vaccine via a skin patch.
Ultrathin Titanium Oxides Show Superconductivity
Researchers in Japan have created higher titanium oxide films that behave like superconductors.
Sniffing Out The Durian’s Genome
A team of cancer researchers in Singapore has sequenced the genome of the 'king of fruits,' uncovering the genetic basis of the durian’s pungent odor.
Durians Depend On Endangered Fruit Bats
An international team of scientists has discovered that the endangered fruit bats of Southeast Asia serve as pollinators of the durian tree.
