IN THE LAB
Graphene Thermoacoustic Speakers Sound Like The Future
Unlike conventional speakers, thermoacoustic speakers do not rely on vibrations to produce sound, and thus do not need bulky acoustic boxes.
Feeling Hungry? Your Brain Might Be On ‘Self-Destruct’ Mode
Scientists have shown how our brain activates self-destruct mechanisms when it is low on energy to regulate appetite.
Hide And Seek: Looking For The Elusive Sterile Neutrinos
The joint result of two separate experiments has significantly shrunk the hiding space for a light sterile neutrino.
Ancient Microbes Discovered To Be Key Source Of Methane
The discovery of methane-metabolizing genes in ancient microbes is changing how scientists understand the global carbon cycle.
Doubling Down On Bone Repair
Japanese researchers have developed a technique that increases the speed of bone repair through a double-layered cell transfer technology.
Being Male Even Without The Y Chromosome
Scientists have figured out how a rat species that lacks the Y chromosome still maintains male characteristics.
Supermassive Black Holes Bring Their Own Gas
Scientists have revealed that dense molecular gas disks at the centers of galaxies supply gas to the supermassive black holes situated within them.
Herbal Drug Proves Effective Against AML
A drug from a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine could help leukemia patients who are resistant to existing treatment.
What’s The Advantage Of Being Obese?
This study found that only nine out of 115 genes known to be associated with obesity showed evidence of being under positive selection.
