IN THE LAB
Manipulating Wrinkles To Turn Graphene Into A Semiconductor
Structurally introducing tiny wrinkles to the surface of graphene can turn it into a semiconductor material, scientists say.
Cleaning The Oceans With Sulfur And Orange Peels
An unlikely pair—sulfur and orange peels—form a new material that can absorb toxic mercury from both the ocean and the soil.
A Broad Spectrum Malaria Vaccine
Scientists have identified a key five amino acid segment present in all malaria-causing Plasmodium species, paving a way for the design of a broad spectrum malaria vaccine.
How Mosquitoes Locate Veins So Quickly
Two olfactory receptors expressed on a mosquito's stylet are crucial for the accurate and efficient identification of veins for blood sucking.
Existing Drugs Could Help Beat Betel Nut Addiction
The betel nut addiction may be treated with drugs for nicotine addiction as they involve the same receptors in the brain.
Blue Faces Perceived As More Fearful
Facial color plays a role in subconscious processing of fearful expression, say scientists.
More Bacon For Your Buck
Bama mini pigs thrive even on a low protein diet, suggesting that raising indigenous Chinese pigs could reduce feeding costs.
Double The Quantum Fun
A detailed analysis of the electrical characteristics of a tiny transistor made from two quantum dots could help researchers design devices to manipulate single electrons.
Nurses Could Help Cut Smoking Rates In China
As non-smokers, nurses can play a bigger role in stopping the smoking epidemic in China, research suggests.
