IN THE LAB
Black Gold Lotus Leaf Absorbs Almost All Visible Light
By coating lotus leaves in black gold nanoparticles, researchers have developed a metamaterial that has an extremely low reflectivity.
Solving The Mystery Of Muscles’ Self-Healing Powers
Using a combination of RNA interference and high resolution microscopy, scientists have observed how myoblast fusion occurs in fruit flies.
Nano-Fasteners Make Fuel Cells A Snap
Scientists have used nanofabricated pillars to make the bond between electrodes and membranes in fuel cells five times stronger.
Crystal Structure Of Blood Clotting Factor Uncovered
The crystal structure of tissue-type plasminogen activator could lead to the development of new thrombolytic drugs with higher efficacy and lower side effects.
Pushing Quantum Weirdness To The Limit
By pushing quantum entanglement to the limit, researchers have put quantum theory on firmer ground.
Super Sensitive Biosensor Measures Glucose In Saliva
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive glucose detector that can measure blood glucose levels from saliva.
Bees Pack More Food If Rewards Are Uncertain
When faced with uncertain rewards from their foraging journeys, honey bees reduce the risk of starvation by carrying more food with them.
Using Dead Bacteria To Kill Colorectal Cancer
Heat-inactivated bacteria might be a safer and simpler way to fight colorectal cancer, scientists say.
3D Printing The Building Blocks Of Life
It is now possible to generate a homogenous block of embryonic stem cells by 3D printing technology.
