IN THE LAB
The Master Switch Controlling Plant Growth
The discovery of the protein BSS1 could lead to improved control over crop growth via the brassinosteroid signalling pathway.
Immunity’s Impact On Cocaine Addiction
Preventing cocaine from binding to the immune receptor TLR4 can alleviate the effects of addiction, according to study.
Two Unusual Anemones Found In Japan
Unlike other members of the same species, the newly discovered anemone do not have symbiotic, photosynthetic algae.
Now Printing: Solar-Powered Electric Cars
Students at the Nanyang Technological University have built two electric vehicles, including one made from 3D printed parts.
For Precision, Two Clocks Are Better Than One
The optical lattice clocks use lasers to create "egg box" structures that contain single atoms, leading to unprecedented precision.
Fixing A Million Year Clock
A new, more accurate value for the half life of 60Fe could be used to fix an atomic clock that measures galactic history.
Putting The Brakes On Inflammation
The protein MST4 has been shown to protect mice from septic shock by dampening inflammation.
New Species Of Long-Necked Dinosaur Discovered In China
A well preserved fossil has provided rare insights into the long-necked dinosaurs that once roamed China.
Tubular Batteries Pack More Power
A ceramic membrane that enables the separation of CO2 from CO could facilitate the development of carbon fuel batteries.
