IN THE LAB
Lithium Enables Reversible Superconductivity
By using a thin film of lithium oxide in a setup resembling a lithium-ion battery, researchers were able to control the transition to superconductivity by changing the electric potential.
Solving The Mystery Of The Disappearing Anti-Matter
The STAR Collaboration has made the world's first measurements of interactions between fundamental particles known as antiprotons.
New Wasps Become ‘The First Long-Haired Ones’
Researchers in India have discovered five new species of wasps that specialize in parastizing spider eggs, placing them in a new group that translates to ‘the first long haired ones.’
Supercharging Seed Oil Production
By extending the length of time that oil synthesis-related genes are active, researchers have increased seed oil production by 140-170 percent.
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.
