IN THE LAB
Friction Tames Typhoons, Study Says
Scientists predict that energy lost as friction during rain could lessen a typhoon's intensity by as much as 30 percent.
New Alloy Doubles Thermoelectric Efficiency
More efficient thermoelectric materials could change the way refrigerators and other consumer devices are cooled.
Brood Care In Insects Is At Least 100 Million Years Old
A scale insect family fossilized in amber shows how early insects cared for their offspring.
Deep Brain Stimulation Could Treat Dementia
A study in mice suggests that deep brain stimulation could be helpful in the treatment of dementia.
Pyschosis In Some Children Could Be Linked To Autoimmunity
Eight out of 43 children experiencing psychosis for the first time had antibodies against dopamine or NMDA receptors, suggesting the involvement of the immune system.
Polymer Resonance Could Enable Soft Robotic Wings
A newly discovered resonance property of dielectric elastomers could be exploited to build highly efficient robotic wings.
RNA Interference In A Test Tube
Researchers have identified the seven proteins minimally required for RNA interference, an essential tool used by cell biologists around the world.
Will Wolbachia Work? Model Says Yes
Introducing Wolbachia bacteria into the dengue-carrying mosquito population could reduce the number of dengue infections, especially in high transmission settings.
One-Step, Spring-Loaded Membrane Fusion
A single round of ATP binding provides sufficient energy for the disassembly of the SNARE complex in an explosive burst.
