IN THE LAB
Wave-Bending Cloaks Conquer Corners & Bumps
Optical cloaks that can bend electromagnetic waves could pave the way for the development of next generation photonic and plasmonic devices.
How Chloroplast Size & Number Is Controlled
Scientists have identified a lipid which negatively regulates the rate of chloroplast division in the model plant Arabidopsis.
Hotter Times Ahead For India
A heat wave that is currently gripping large parts of the Indian sub-continent may be a sign of hotter times to come, climate scientists say.
Squid Beak Hardness Guided By Gradients
How squid control the hardness of their beaks be used to guide the development of greener biomimetic materials.
Nanogram-Precision Weighing With Micro-Cantilevers
Researchers have developed a system that can measure tiny differences in weight even in a liquid environment.
High-Temperature Superconductivity In Atomically Thin Films
Researchers have succeeded in creating atom-thick films that show superconductivity, making applications more feasible.
How Mantis Shrimps Punch Above Their Weight
A detailed understanding of the properties that give mantis shrimp super-strong dactyl clubs could inform the design of bullet-proof materials and long-lasting hip implants.
Electronics Delivered To The Brain By Injection
One million times more flexible than existing flexible electronics, the injectable mesh can be directly delivered to the brain.
How DROSHA Acts As A Molecular Ruler
MicroRNA processing is regulated by a complex containing a single DROSHA protein that acts as a molecular ruler measuring the length of the primary transcript.
