IN THE LAB
Just How Far Away Are Planetary Nebulae?
Astronomers have developed a method to more accurately estimate distances between the Earth and fascinating space phenomena known as planetary nebulae.
Layered Structure Helps Non-Magnetic Material Conduct Electricity
Contrary to theory, a non-magnetic compound has been found to conduct more electricity in a magnetic field.
How Ant Queens Are Crowned
Teasing out the relationships between certain sets of genes may help to explain why some ants become workers and others become queens.
Consider The Fishermen When Saving Sharks
No-fishing zones should be implemented within a broader conversation strategy that takes fishermen's livelihoods into account, a study says.
Brain Rewiring May Explain Chronic Pain After Nerve Damage
‘Reawakened’ astrocytes have been found to act as a sort of central processing unit that causes and sustains chronic pain.
Researchers Find Five Genes Associated With Glaucoma
These genes could represent new drug targets for primary angle closure glaucoma, which mainly affects ageing Asians.
Brain Slices Show That Stress Messes Up Your Memory
A study in an in vitro system has shown that stress interferes with the development of new synapses required for new memories to form.
Insecticide-Resistant Bed Bugs Have Thick Skins
Thicker skins could explain why bed bugs have begun to take over homes all around the world in the last two decades.
Genetic Database Makes Finding Organ Donors Easier
A database of the different human leukocytes antigen genes in the Indian population could make it easier for those seeking organ transplants to find a match.
