IN THE LAB
Pacific States Urged To Improve On Climate Schemes: Report
The report, launched by the World Bank, outlines how incorporating climate adaptation activities into infrastructure development could reduce potential damage in future years.
Goblin Sharks Clamp Down On Prey Using ‘Slingshot’ Jaw
By analyzing rare video footage, Japanese researchers have found that goblin sharks project their distinct, protruding jaws forward at incredible speeds to bite prey.
Scientists In Hong Kong Discover New Golden Tree Ant Species
Move over, Yellowjacket. This golden ant species could be the new warriors on Ant-Man's team.
Cells Form ‘Pockets’ That Orient Cell Division: Study
How a cell divides relative to the animal’s body axis is controlled by a unique cell membrane structure, a study finds.
Why Stop At One? Researchers Make 10,000 Ribozyme Mutants At Once
Researchers in Japan have created over 10,000 mutants of a ribozyme simultaneously, helping them understand which chemical bases are important for ribozyme activity.
Fossils From China Show History Of Plants Colonizing Land
The formation of deep soils millions of years ago allowed the first trees to survive, and this may have occurred much earlier than once thought, according to a study.
When The Boss Is In, Everyone Plays Nice: Study
Concern over a person's reputation in the eyes of an authority figure, like a village elder, may encourage cooperation with others, a study shows.
How Improve Genomic Analysis? Attach Some Sequins
Called sequins, these synthetic human genome sequences can help researchers optimize how gene sequencing is carried out.
Putting The Pressure On Platinum To Synthesize Superconductors
Researchers have synthesized a superconducting material out of platinum, which was previously thought to be unsuitable for superconductivity.
