IN THE LAB
Making Sense Of SNPs With The Japonica Array
Developed from samples from the Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, the Japonica array is the first SNP array optimized for the Japanese population.
Using Coffee Grounds To Capture Carbon
Scientists have developed a simple process to treat waste coffee grounds to allow them to store methane.
Coming Soon: Origami-Engineered Structures
Researchers have designed origami-inspired structures that are flexible and yet strong and sturdy.
Smoking: A Major Cause Of Cancer Among Chinese Men
A nationwide study has found that smoking causes 23 percent of all cancer incidents in China, urging calls for a widespread smoking cessation movement.
Half Diamond, Half Cubic Boron—All Cutting Business
Researchers have combined diamond and cubic boron nitride with a novel alloying process for a superhard material.
Using Kangaroo Cartilage To Model Human Joints
Tests on kangaroo shoulder joints reveal how shoulder and knee cartilages behave differently, informing the design of joint replacements.
Watching Over A Sleeping Seed
An international team of researchers has uncovered how seeds are kept dormant until the appearance of conditions favorable for germination.
For Self-Healing Solar Panels, Just Add Gas
Scientists have developed a cheap and simple way to regenerate smooth surfaces on perovskite crystals.
Of Couch Potatoes And Pulmonary Embolism
Watching five hours of TV per day is linked to a two-fold increased risk of developing pulmonary embolism, say scientists.
