IN THE LAB
Intense Farming Drying Northern China’s Soil
Agricultural intensification—including increased fertilizer use—is responsible for China's drying soil, not climate change.
Making Lithium Batteries Safer, Tougher & More Powerful
A pumpkin-shaped nanoparticle could help make lithium ion batteries less likely to explode while improving their performance at the same time.
The Physics Of Salad Dressing
Contrary to the assumption that coarsening is driven by Brownian motion, scientists have shown that droplet size influences phase separation.
Crowd Computing Used To Improve Water Filtration
Using the IBM Community Grid, researchers have shown how tiny oscillations in carbon nanotubes can be exploited to filter water.
Fusion Gene Drives Subset Of Asian Gastric Cancers
Scientists have identified a fusion gene that causes epithelial damage and increased cell invasiveness, predisposing carriers to gastric cancer.
Gene For Better Rice Found
Scientists have found a gene that regulates rice quality, making it possible to breed high quality rice without a compromise in yield.
Could ‘Bee Soup’ Reading Save The Bees?
Mitochondrial genome sequencing has made it feasible to track wild bee populations over time, aiding conservation efforts.
Membrane Remodeling Without Energy
Cell membranes instantly and spontaneously form reservoirs to accommodate sudden changes in membrane area.
Vaccine Reduces Hypertension In Mice
A DNA vaccine has been shown to effectively lower blood pressure in hypertensive mice, with effects lasting at least six months.
