IN THE LAB
Mathematical Model Captures DNA Dynamics In Living Human Cells
Surprisingly, the genome as a whole is actually an active molecule that moves around and changes shape; researchers have now attempted to describe this movement.
A Hole-y New Way To Perform Acupuncture
Aided by nanotechnology, scientists have succeeded in developing porous acupuncture needles that offer enhanced therapeutic properties.
Scientists Create Most Detailed Map Of The Milky Way Yet
Using the largest radio telescopes in the world, scientists have put together the most sensitive and detailed view of all of the hydrogen gas in and around the Milky Way.
Body Size And Flight Style Determine How Far Birds Migrate
Larger flapping birds, such as cranes, geese, and swans migrate shorter distances than soaring birds such as raptors, vultures, and albatrosses.
LEGO-Inspired Nanoparticles Make Manipulation Easy
The nanoscale LEGO-like building blocks have potential applications in drug delivery, chemical sensing and energy storage.
Researchers Discover Fungal-Plant Hybrid That Practices ‘Closed Marriage’
The plant species, discovered on the subtropical Japanese island of Kuroshima, derives its nutrition from host fungi.
Will You Break A Bone Due To Osteoporosis? It’s In Your Genes
Predicting an individual’s risk of osteoporosis-related fractures becomes much more accurate when taking genetic factors into account alongside clinical factors.
Titanosaurs Once Thundered Down Under
No, it’s not Littlefoot. Savannasaurus elliottorum was a medium-sized titanosaur that was found in a geological deposit approximately 95 million years old.
China’s Toxic Chemical Emission Highest In The World: Study
China is today the largest emitter of certain toxic fluorinated chemicals, thanks to US and Europe manufacturers moving operations there.
