IN THE LAB
Asian Bats More Resistant To Deadly Fungus Than US Counterparts
Mysteriously, bats in China are much more resistant to a fungal infection which has wiped out millions of their North American counterparts. Why?
Researchers Create Model To Simulate Solar Flares
Coronal mass ejections during solar flares can wreak havoc on communications on Earth; accurate predictions could help to lessen this effect.
How Babies Pay Attention Is Shaped By Their Culture
The way that 24-month-olds pay attention to objects and actions of people around them is influenced by the culture and communities they grow up in.
New Frog Species Discovered In India’s Wastelands
The amphibian, named after the laterite rock formations where it was found, could be used to draw attention to the ecological importance of the area.
Precise Measurement Of Antineutrino Spectrum Reveals Calculation Discrepancy
The most precise measurement of an antineutrino spectrum to date shows that calculations based on theoretical models may not be so accurate.
Seawater Analysis Gives ‘Snapshot’ of Fish Distribution
By testing seawater samples for environmental DNA, researchers can accurately predict the distribution and school size of saltwater fish within specific locations in the ocean.
For Macaques, The Popular Girls Have Less Cooties
Female macaques who are more central to their social networks were found to have less lice as they are groomed more often.
Microwave Heating Can Make Rubies Redder
Researchers in India have found that microwave heating can improve the color saturation, clarity and luster of rubies.
Clearing Radioactive Waste With Light Activated Pumps
In the presence of light, this molecular pump collects and stores cesium—particularly useful for cleaning up after nuclear disasters.
