IN THE LAB
Decoding The First Sea Mussel Genome
The deep-sea mussel is the first large seafloor dweller to have its entire genome sequenced.
In A Changing Climate, Species Tend To Go With The Flow
Species expanded their range faster and kept track of climate better when ocean currents matched the direction of warming, a new study suggests.
These Ants Go Crazy For Eggs
Workers of the invasive yellow crazy ant species lay eggs that can serve as a source of food for the colony when times are tough.
Unveiling The Mystery Behind Jupiter’s Auroras
The intense auroras on Jupiter are driven by sulfur gas given off by volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon, Io.
Chinese Wild Geese Are ‘Prisoners’ In Their Own Wetlands
Spending their winters in China’s Yangtze River wetlands isn’t working for migratory geese, scientists have found.
Home-Based Heart Monitoring Powered By Paper
Chinese researchers have developed a paper-based test strip that could help heart failure patients monitor their condition at home.
Targeting Super-Enhancers To Fight Leukemia
The protein TAL1 activates a ‘molecular switch’ that triggers a cluster of genes leading to the cancerous growth of T-cell precursors.
The Mathematics Of Spilling Water On The Table
Scientists have successfully derived a mathematical formula that predicts how droplets spread when they collide with a flat surface.
Whisker Crystals Enable Cooling Without Coolants
One-dimensional crystals with very high thermoelectric efficiency could make ultra-low temperature cooling more practical.
