IN THE LAB
Measuring The Value Of Science: It’s Not Always About The Money
Monetary gains are just one way of quantifying the benefits of doing science, writes Rod Lamberts.
Supergene Controls Batesian Mimicry In Butterflies
An inversion of the supergene containing the doublesex gene determines whether or not female butterflies can mimic their unpalatable relatives.
CAS Trials Industrial Production Of Antibacterial Stainless Steel
The antibacterial steel developed by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences could find applications in medical devices and implants.
A Hyper-Stretchable Energy Harvester
Flexible energy generating devices such as the stretchable elastic-composite generator could be used to power wearable devices.
Innovation Falling Behind In Parts Of Developing World
Many poorer countries are producing fewer innovations than they did in the 1990s, study says.
Deadly Superbugs Cross Borders
Drug resistant bacteria are on the move, highlighting the need for more effective infection control precautions.
Gene Linked To Exfoliation Syndrome Discovered
A genome-wide association study has uncovered mutations in CACNA1A as a potential cause of exfoliation syndrome.
Controlled Synthesis Of Graphene Quantum Dots
Precisely controlled graphene quantum dots could be used as fluorescent probes for metal ions, scientists say.
Artificial Finger Quantifies Touch Sensations
Researchers have developed an artificial finger that can sense the fineness, roughness and slipperiness of a surface.
