IN THE LAB
Slow Fault Movements May Indicate Impending Earthquakes
Contrary to current understanding, slow-slip events could signal an impending earthquake rather than a reduced seismic risk.
Nanoporous ‘Black Gold’ Is 30% Lighter But Twice As Solid
Researchers have developed an ultralight nanoporous gold which has increased strength and durability, while still maintaining the quality of standard gold.
Leukemia Drug Could Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A drug currently used for leukemia has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity while causing less side effects than other drugs.
Repurposing Glucose Monitors To Detect Other Diseases
With a simple modification involving glucose-producing enzymes, a commercial glucose monitor can be used to detect other conditions such as heart disease.
Researchers Discover Rare Proton Pattern In Ice
Water and ice cover most of our planet, but we know very little about them. Now, however, we have a better understanding of how atoms behave in ice.
The (White) Matter Of Insomnia
Insomnia may cause abnormalities in the white matter of the brain, including one region which regulates consciousness, sleep and alertness.
Having More Females Makes Maintaining Males ‘Cheaper’
Asexual animal populations sometimes struggle to support males, the non-reproductive gender—unless there is a higher proportion of females.
Fight Or Flight? It’s All In Your Head
A structure deep in the brains of zebrafish contains two neural circuits that influence whether a fight for dominance will be won or lost.
How The Humble Newt Got Its Regenerative Powers
By observing muscle fiber cells in newts as they regenerated limbs, researchers now have a clearer picture of how they developed this exceptional ability.
