In the Lab
IN THE LAB

Hong Kong’s Urban Areas Set To Heat Up

The mean urban air temperature in Hong Kong has gone up by 0.169°C every ten years and only looks set to continue increasing.

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Air Pollution In China?

It will take at least two decades to significantly lower the particulate levels in certain parts of China.

What Fossilized Feathers Can Tell Us About Dino Colors

Researchers have identified beta-keratin near microbodies in the feathers of a 130 million-year-old bird, hinting at its possible color.

Mouse Model For Studying Zika Developed

Immunosuppressed mice that developed Zika had testicular inflammation that could be an important marker in humans infected with the virus.

Rice Farming In India Much Older Than Thought

Rice may have been independently domesticated in India in parallel to developments in China, researchers say.

How The Eye Decides On What To See

A new study suggests that our attention process has two different stages, resolving disputes over how we process visual information.

Using The Common Cold To Tackle HIV

Scientists have used the common cold virus and a DNA-based vaccine to stimulate protection against HIV in the gut and bodily cavities of mice.

Capture Carbon & Generate Fuel At The Same Time

Researchers have developed a catalyst that can simultaneously remove carbon dioxide and generate new diesel fuel.

What Makes Chinese Citizens Buy Electric Vehicles?

A new study has revealed that monthly income and the number of cars a family owns are factors that strongly influence whether Chinese customers buy electric vehicles.