IN THE LAB
Weaker Vaccine Causing Whooping Cough Surge
A switch to a vaccine with fewer side effects between 1992 to 1997 could explain the whooping cough resurgence, scientists say.
Verify Einstein’s Hundred-Year-Old Spooky Ideas
The verificaion of Einstein's proposal paves the way for the development of quantum computers.
Clear Windows That Double Up As LCD Screens
Researchers have succeeded in developing liquid crystals that can rapidly switch between clear and opaque states.
Making Robots More Human
Sensors that help to detect human emotions could make robotics more human.
Organic Farming Can Turn Agriculture Ecosystem Into Carbon Sinks
Replacing chemical fertilizer with organic manure not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also improves the quality of the soil.
Inkjet Printed Silver Nanowires Might Simplify Manufacturing
Researchers have developed a method to control the pattern of silver nanowires, paving the way for cheaper organic photovoltaics.
Move Over 3D Printing, It’s Time For 4D
Temperature sensitive 4D printed hydrogels could spur the growth of soft robotics.
The Importance Of Silicon In Rice Production
Silicon is not only useful for computer chips but also an important micronutrient for rice crops, scientists say.
Keeping Mammalian Sperm Production Flowing
The maintainance of stem cells during mouse spermatogenesis depends on hierarchical differences in response to retinoic acid, study says.
