IN THE LAB
Ancient Shellfish Sailed The Seas On The Shells Of Turtles
Colonizing the shells of live sea turtles might have allowed mollusks to encounter previously unexplored niches, scientists say.
Cough Into Your Elbow With Sleeves, Please
While N95 masks are the most effective at reducing droplet transmission, even simple cloth masks could go a long way in preventing the spread of respiratory diseases.
How The Brain Prepares For The Eyes To See
Computer simulations show that spontaneous activity in the developing retina could help the visual cortex form properly prior to input from the eyes.
Going To The Restroom? Keep Your Mask On
Flushing public restroom toilets or urinals can spew clouds of particles carrying viruses, including COVID-19.
SARS-CoV-2 Could Infect The Human Brain
Although it primarily impacts the lungs, SARS-CoV-2 could also infect the brain and cause problems there.
Key Antibody Targets Of SARS-CoV-2 Identified
Researchers in Hong Kong have discovered that focusing on antibodies against ORF3b and ORF8 could lead to a rapid antibody test that is both highly sensitive and specific.
Bacteria Clumps Could Survive 8 Years In Outer Space
The Tanpopo space mission has revealed that bacteria could survive travel between Earth and Mars in the form of aggregates.
FAST Sheds Light On Extragalatic Dark Matter
FAST, the world's largest telescope, has detected neutral hydrogen emission from extragalactic galaxies for the first time.
Charging Medical Implants With Light
In the future, implanted medical devices like pacemakers could be wirelessly charged through LED patches on the skin.
