IN THE LAB
Toothy Insights Into Ancient Elephants’ Changing Diets
Researchers analyzed the wear and tear on fossilized elephant teeth to unearth the diets of these prehistoric animals.
Scientists Grow Tissues Resembling Human Mid-Brains
Grown from stem cells in the laboratory, these mid-brain structures could one day be used to test drugs for aging-related brain disorders.
Two Ant Species Named After Game of Thrones Dragons (VIDEO)
Brace yourself, dragon ants are coming! Researchers have discovered ant species with dragon-like spines reminiscent of the mythical beasts in Game of Thrones.
Scientists Find Clues To How We Taste Food
A study in Japan gives new insights into how structural changes in taste receptors contribute to how we perceive food.
‘Smashing’ Radioactive Particles Can Help Clear Nuclear Waste
Scientists in Japan may have found a way to manage nuclear waste more easily, by converting two major radioactive isotopes found in nuclear waste into more easily managed isotopes.
‘Big Mama’ Bonobos To Bullies: Don’t Mess With Us
Talk about girl power—older female bonobos frequently come to the rescue of younger females being bullied by males, researchers have found.
This ‘Shock Absorber’ Protein Protects Our Cells From External Forces
In cells, the protein talin is a highly effective force buffer which functions like the suspension of a car, researchers have found.
These Self-Organizing Microspheres Swarm Like Honeybees
Soft-matter particles, named Janus colloids after the two-faced Roman god, can be manipulated with electricity to form swarms, chains and clusters, a study shows.
How Variable Your Brain Is Could Indicate Your Intelligence
The more variable a brain is, the higher a person’s IQ and creativity are, a study has found.
