IN THE LAB
What The Past Can Tell Us About Future Earthquakes
A new model based on historical earthquake data explores the potential of predicting major earthquakes.
Observing The Most Extreme Object In The Universe
Scientists in India have proposed a new way of seeing naked singularity, the most extreme object in the universe.
The Brain Beats To An Electric Clock
Surprisingly, it is voltage rather than calcium ions that is synchronized in the region of the brain that controls the circadian rhythm.
Nanodiamonds Light Up Liver Tumors
Using nanodiamonds as an MRI contrast agent makes hidden tumors appear, even at a low dose.
Who Run The (Cockroach) World? Girls!
Female cockroaches housed as a group can reproduce asexually and maintain a colony without a male up to at least three years.
First Complete Arowana Fossils Found
A fossilized arowana ancestor was found to have lived during the Eocene in China, giving a peek into the evolution of this highly-prized ornamental fish.
Tea Tree Genome Sequenced
Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the tea tree, unraveling clues about how one leaf produces many flavors.
Your Smartphone Can Tell If You’ve Had A Good Night’s Sleep
In the near future, mobile apps can be used to record sleep sounds and convert the information into advice for better sleep.
The Tricky Way Gastric Cancer Evades The Immune System
Gastric cancer cells have an altered pattern of gene expression which helps them hide from the immune system.
