IN THE LAB
Blue Light ‘Switch’ In Plants Found
A study reveals how a key photoreceptor of plants is turned on and off, allowing them to remain responsive to light.
A Bite-Sized Lesson On Jaw Evolution
The discovery of a fish fossil in China fills a big gap in our understanding of how vertebrate jaws evolved.
The Curious Case Of A Frog’s Extra Chromosomes
Millions of years ago, one frog species diverged into two species and later on became one again. How?
A Delicious Finding: Onion Compound Has Anti-Cancer Properties
Onionin A, a natural compound derived from onions, was found to exhibit several anti-ovarian cancer properties.
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.
