IN THE LAB
Earthquake Data Reveals Water In The Earth’s Crust
Seismic and GPS data collected from the 2012 Indian Ocean earthquake have allowed scientists to estimate the amount of water trapped in layers of the Earth.
Driving Toward More Efficient Organic Solar Cells
Scientists have developed organic solar cells which can convert 9.5 percent of sunlight's energy to electricity.
Gene Linked To A Common Hearing Disorder Identified
Scientists in Japan have identified the causative gene for sensorineural hearing loss, a common hearing disorder.
Eight Glasses Of Water A Day May Be Too Much
A study suggests that drinking water according to thirst is preferable to strictly following the 'eight glasses a day' rule.
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.
