IN THE LAB
Giving Bacteria An Electrifying ‘Armor’
Coating bacteria in a conductive polymer not only increases the efficiency of electron transfer but also helps them survive better in microbial fuel cells.
Mimicking The Swirling Of Plasma Across The Cosmos
High-intensity lasers have helped researchers recreate turbulent flows of plasma seen at a planetary scale in the lab.
Making Memories With Mitochondrial Flashes
Mitochondrial flashes in the brain help convert short-term memories into long-term ones.
Forget Cats, AI Now Spots Lame Cows
Too busy to watch your cows? Let artificial intelligence do it for you.
Supercomputers Used To Simulate Fusion Reactor Materials
Supercomputers have helped researchers realistically model what happens to tungsten when it comes into contact with impurities during nuclear fusion reactions.
How The Liver Gets Rid Of Excess Bile
Using a cell culture system that mimics the structure of actual livers, scientists now understand how excess bile is removed from blocked ducts in the liver.
The Neural Link Between Anxiety And Sleep
Activating neurons in a region of the brain linked to fear and anxiety can cause mice to wake up from non-rapid eye movement sleep.
Bacteria In Your Beer For A Happy Belly
Researchers in Singapore have patented a recipe for probiotic beer that not only tastes good but is also is good for gut health.
Amino Acid Boosts The Effectiveness Of Brain Cancer Therapy
By adding the highly abundant amino acid taurine to a photosensitizer, researchers have boosted its cancer-killing capabilities.
