IN THE LAB
In The Blink Of An Eye
Nicotinic rather than dopaminergic receptors control the spontaneous blinking rate in humans, study says.
The Long & Short Of Mosquito Legs
An understanding of how insects such as mosquitoes walk on water could lead to better aquatic robots.
Spider Venom May Have Legs As Future Painkiller
A high throughput screen has identified peptides in spider venom that could potentially be used to treat pain.
The Basis Of Cadmium Toxicity Uncovered
Cadmium disrupts life at the cellular level by competing with other metal ions such as magnesium and zinc, study says.
The Surprising Role Of Viral DNA In The Human Genome
Rather than harming us, endogenous retroviral DNA may actually be important during early embryogenesis, scientists say.
Perovskite Solar Cells Get Growth Boost
A new method to grow larger grains of perovskite crystals could lead to improved solar cell efficiencies.
Space-Time Warp Shows Supernova Exploding Four Times
A chance discovery has helped astronomers confirm a theory first proposed by Einstein over a century ago.
How Many Times Can Cells Be Re-Programmed?
Induced pluripotent stem cells can be used to generate up to six generations of mice but accumulate harmful mutations over time.
Thin Wins When It Comes To Superconductors
Scientists have increased the critical temperature of iron chalcogenide by 1.5 times by fabricating it in thin films.
