IN THE LAB
Social Threat Contexts Mapped To Cortical Networks
Communication networks, and not single cells or brain regions, are responsible for contextual processing in primate brains.
Baby Birds Poop In Sync With Feeding
To keep the nest clean, nestlings defecate only after they are fed by their parents, scientists say.
A Rare Glimpse Of An Einstein Ring’s Blackhole
The highest-ever resolution images of the SDP.81 galaxy have shed light on a supermassive black hole 300 million times the mass of the Sun.
Making Pneumothorax Treatment Less Painful
A small pilot study suggests that real time monitoring of the partial pressure of gases in the lung cavity can guide treatment strategy for the respiratory disease pneumothorax.
Say Good Riddance To Black Spots On Papayas
Leaf extracts from Allamanda plants can effectively reduce ringspots on papaya, providing a green alternative to fungicides.
Three New Chigger Mites Discovered In Taiwan
The discovery of three new species in the Yilan County have led scientists believe that more species are waiting to be described, particularly in the mountainous regions.
How did The First Photosynthetic Plants Get Chloroplasts?
The world’s most powerful ultra-high voltage electron microscope has given us a glimpse into the insides of ancient plant cells.
Recreating Embryo Development In A Dish
Micropatterned stem cell colonies could one day replace animal models in the testing of teratogens and other compounds.
Fuse Links Keep Hydrogels Strong & Tough
Mechanical fuse links that break when the gel is subjected to force help to prevent the breakage of the overall gel structure.
