IN THE LAB
Track Your Health Via Tummy Gas
Scientists have proposed gas sensor pills that can be used to track gut microbes and overall intestinal health.
The Role Of Hormones In Fishy Love Triangles
Male medaka unable to produce the hormone vasotocin lose out in love triangles, research shows.
‘Junk DNA’ Used To Sort Species
Although short, miRNA sequences have been used to sort out phylogenetic relationships.
Predicting Tsunamis With Supercomputers
Collaborative research between Tohoku University and Fujitsu has produced a faster tsunami prediction model.
Too Much Fertilizer Could Encourage The Growth Of Harmful Fungi
A study of the rhizophere of sugarcane has shown that high doses of nitrogen fertilizer could upset the balance between harmful and helpful fungi in the soil.
Delivering mRNA To Treat Neurological Diseases
By protecting the mRNA in a nanopolymer, scientists have opened up the possibility of using mRNA for gene therapy.
Superhydrophobic Paint For Self-Cleaning Surfaces
A paint that strongly repels water and yet remains mechanically strong could be used to create the next generation of self-cleaning surfaces.
Flexible Hybrid Films For Longer Lasting Displays
Scientists have developed hybrid films that could be used to make flexible touch screens on electronic devices.
News Media Determines Whether You Share & Care
The popularity of conservation topics on social media is largely determined by news sites, study shows.
