IN THE LAB
Extracting Lithium From Coal
Researchers have proposed extracting lithium from coal ash to meet the growing worldwide demand for rechargeable batteries.
Making Organic Lasers A Possibility
Researchers are now one step closer to the Holy Grail of organic lasers, thanks to a method that significantly reduces efficiency losses.
The Surprisingly Mild Environment Around A Supermassive Black Hole
Despite the harsh X-rays and UV photons, organic molecules have been found surrounding the supermassive black hole in the spiral galaxy M77.
Controlling Gene Expression With Light
Scientists can now control the expression of multiple genes simply by using light.
The Shape Of Neurons That Shape The Brain
Dynamics in the shape of neurons affect the formation of key structures known as growth cone, study says.
Discovered: Black Hole 12 Billion Times The Size Of The Sun
The massive black hole powers a quasar 420 trillion times brighter than the Sun.
Seeing The World Through Dinosaur Eyes
Land and aquatic dinosaurs share similar eye structures, suggesting that eye modifications were not critical adaptations for life underwater.
Oxytocin Helps Rats Sober Up
A dose of the hormone oxytocin can help rats pass a sobriety test with flying colors.
Nanoboxes For Better Batteries
A method to synthesize uniform, porous nanoboxes could help scientists develop rechargeable batteries with higher capacities.
