In the Lab
IN THE LAB

Human Activities Are Changing Forest Structure

Research from China shows that increasing anthropogenic activities are altering the density of forests in protected areas and intact forest landscapes globally.

AI Can’t Match Human Originality In Fashion Design

AI could help designers in their creative process by taking care of repetitive tasks, allowing more time for them to engage in complex and original thinking.

Husbands Do Fewer Family Tasks When Wives Work From Home

Studies in China and South Korea suggest that cultural gender differences continue to influence how heterosexual couples experience work-from-home.

Tracking Cannabinoids Abuse

A research team from Singapore has developed a urine test to detect the abuse of synthetic cannabinoids in the country.

Drinking Coffee Might Reduce Diabetes Risk Post Pregnancy

More studies are needed to confirm whether coffee can benefit Asian women who had gestational diabetes.

Discovering Drugs Through Big Data

Wuhan University researchers develop FingerDTA: an algorithm to predict drug-target binding affinities.
A bowl of salad with high-protein foods such as boiled eggs sitting on top of a table.

High-Protein Diets Could Help Prevent Post-Diet Weight Regain

Researchers have discovered eating a high-protein diet after a restrictive diet could help prevent weight regain by supressing the presence of gut bacteria responsible for fat absorption.

COVID-19’s Shadow On Suicides

Researchers have found that COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in suicide rates in Japan, particularly among young working women.

Bacteria Inside Nematodes Could Lead To Better TB Treatment

Researchers have extracted a chemical compound, evybactin, from bacteria living inside nematode, that successfully targets TB causing bacteria.