IN THE LAB
Predicting Which Combinations Will Yield Metallic Glass
An understanding of the molecular structure could help scientists predict which alloys will result in metallic glasses.
Cartilage Regeneration With Fetal-derived Tissue
An in vitro study has suggested that fetal cartilage-derived progenitor cells are a more active source of cells in cartilage cell replacement therapy compared to mesenchymal stem cells.
The Mystery Of Size Constancy Over Varying Distances
Scientists have found a special set of cells in higher visual cortex encodes the size of an object, solving the perceptual mystery of size constancy.
A Quick Dip In Aqueous Ammonia Doubles Solar Cell Efficiency
Immersing CIGS solar cells into ammonia removes the upper zinc hydroxide layer, doubling their solar conversion efficiency in the process.
Baby’s Saliva Interacts With Mum’s Milk To Fight Bad Bacteria
It turns out that baby drool is not just to annoy parents; chemical reactions between saliva and milk help to build baby's immune system.
Citizen Scientists Discover Potential Gravitational Lenses
Citizen scientists have helped to identify 29 new potential gravitational lenses, galaxies so huge that their gravitational force bends light.
A Liquid Microfluidics Twist On Flexible Sensors
Unlike typical rigid or solid-state wearable sensors, this version developed by Singaporean researchers uses liquid microfluidics.
These Diamonds Don’t Just Sparkle, They Fluoresce!
By introducing germanium to the diamond crystal lattice, scientists have succeeded in producing single photons in a narrow, high energy wavelength band.
Protein That Protects Against Bowel Inflammation Identified
More than ten years after it was first discovered, the stomach cancer associated protein SAP-1 has been linked to protecting the gut against inflammation.
