IN THE LAB
Nearly Half Of COVID-19 Infections Occurred Before Symptoms: Study
A modeling study estimates that 44 percent of COVID-19 infections were transmitted during the pre-symptomatic stage.
Modeling The Impact of Singapore’s ‘Circuit Breaker’
Interventions such as workplace distancing are crucial to controlling the virus’ spread when community transmission is observed, the study found.
Deep Learning Helps Robots Control Their Limbs
Deep reinforcement learning has helped walking robots coordinate complex movements with motor synergy just like humans do.
Converting CO2 Into Fuel Without Metals
Researchers in India have developed the first metal-free—ligand-free catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion into methane.
Why Do Scorpions Glow Under UV Light?
Scientists in Japan have found that scorpions make a fluorescent compound to protect themselves from parasites.
Elusive Kondo Cloud Seen For The First Time
An international team of scientists has observed Kondo clouds, a physical phenomenon first predicted nearly 90 years ago.
Cell Membrane Inspires Nanoparticle Computing
The lipid nanotablet platform uses lipid bilayer membranes as a ‘chip’ to control nanoparticles and create nanoparticle-based logic gates.
Why Gleevec Could Make Kids Hypersensitive To Smell
The gene Abl, a target of the anti-cancer drug Gleevec, is required for the correct development of the olfactory system.
Lose + Lose = Win
Zooplankton survive over-predation of their food source by switching between two ‘losing’ strategies: laying dormant eggs and staying dormant until algae levels recover.
