IN THE LAB
Using Nail Art To Study Ladybug Wings
High speed cameras and uv-cured resin used in nail art have come together to help scientists understand what makes ladybug wings both strong and foldable.
The Power Of Being Published On The Cover
Research papers that are highlighted on the covers of prestigious journals enjoy more citations than those that are not featured.
How India Was Populated
A population model using accurate satellite data has shown that India could have been populated from the East.
Toward A Therapeutic Vaccine For Hepatitis B
Scientists are developing a much needed therapeutic vaccine against hepatitis B that could also treat chronic hepatitis.
How The Brain Balances Its Network
A part of the hippocampus called CA2 is responsible for preventing the local brain circuits from becoming hyperactive, study says.
How Moderate Stress Could Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have identified a drug candidate that can prevent the death of dopaminergic neurons, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease.
A Substance That Stops Narcoleptic Mice From Falling Asleep
Scientists are working on a drug based on a compound named YNT-185 that would keep narcolepsy and other sleep disorders at bay.
The Diamond Standard Of True Randomness
Scientists have shown that shining light through a diamond can generate intrinsically random single-photon emissions.
A Crabby Solution To Malaria
A mixture of silver nanoparticles and chitin from the shells of crabs can inhibit the growth of malaria-carrying mosquito larvae, study shows.
