IN THE LAB
Aerogel Harvests Water From Thin Air
A single kilogram of this new aerogel can generate enough drinking water to meet a household's daily needs
Burrowing Into The Bobbit Worm’s Behavior
Using trace fossils, scientists have reconstructed the 20-million-year-old lair of giant marine worms in northeast Taiwan, providing insights into the predator's behavior.
Unleashing The Potential Of Putty-Like Gallium
Researchers from South Korea have invented a new method to transform liquid gallium into a more usable paste- or putty-like form.
Japan Suicide Rates Reveal COVID-19’s Mental Health Toll
Monthly suicide rates in Japan declined by 14 percent during COVID-19's first five months, but later increased by 16 percent during the pandemic's second wave.
A Step Towards Drugging The ‘Undruggable’
Researchers have developed a new way to screen potential drugs against membrane proteins, targets previously considered ‘undruggable’.
Catching Criminals By A Hair’s Breadth
Criminals, watch out! Scientists from Japan have developed a new forensics technique to better identify lawbreakers with just a single strand of dyed hair.
Charting Chemical Contaminants In China’s Drinking Water
High levels of synthetic chemicals have been found in the drinking water of China’s east and southwest regions, raising concerns over their potential effects to human health.
Disposable Kit Detects Airborne Viruses Within An Hour
Developed by a South Korean team, the kit can both sample and detect airborne viruses within 50 minutes on-site.
Transforming Earth’s Trash Into Space’s Treasure
Converting human waste into liquid fertilizer may be the key to growing food in space, find researchers from Japan.
