IN THE LAB
Baby Elephants Thrive When Grandma Helps Out
Elephant calves have better chances of survival when their grandmothers help out, an Asian elephant study has revealed.
Researchers Decode Rubber Tree Genome
The sequenced genome of the rubber tree could lead to methods to increase the production of natural rubber.
Why Malaria Vaccines Just Don’t Seem To Work For Long
Antibodies aren't enough—vaccines that also generate immune cells called CD8+ T cells can protect against malaria in the longer term.
PD-1 Overexpression Helps Cancer Cells Evade Immune Attack
A genetic alteration that allows cancer cells to evade attack could indicate if expensive antibody treatments are effective for particular patients.
Fast-Acting Antimicrobial Kills E. Coli In Seconds
Potential applications for the antimicrobial material include consumer and personal care products.
The Universe Just Got Larger
The Universe is currently expanding between five percent and nine percent faster than early in its life.
Pandas Can’t Take The Heat
Climate change is not just a threat to the giant panda’s supply of bamboo—it also makes them vulnerable to heat stress.
It’s A Young World After All… It’s A Young, Young World
By simulating the Earth's core conditions, researchers have shown that the core could be younger than 0.7 billion years old.
The Long & Short Of How Chickens Get Their Beards
Forget why the chicken crossed the road. Instead, how did the chicken get its beard?
