IN THE LAB
Supernova Secrets From The Bottom Of The Sea
The levels of radioactive 244Pu from deep sea dust are much lower than expected, challenging current theories on supernovae.
Nanodiamonds Pack An Anti-Cancer Punch
Nanodiamonds can turn existing drugs into a powerful tool against cancer stem cells in mice.
Liquid Crystals For Printable Solar Panels
High performance liquid crystals could pave the way for printable and more environmentally friendly solar panels.
DREB2A Enhances Stress Tolerance Without Slowing Growth
Identification of a gene which regulates stress tolerance in plants could lead to the development of stress-resistant crops.
Studying Muscle Loss With Worms In Space
The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans could tell us about the effects of microgravity on muscle and bone.
Turning Plant Cells Into Factories
Rather than take on the entire plant cell, researchers have developed a peptide-based method to turn the mitochondria into a biofuel factory.
Genetic Basis Of Dilated Cardiomyopathy Pinpointed
Researchers have identified the titin gene as responsible for hereditary heart enlargement, the most common reason for heart transplants.
Monkeys Taught To Recognize Themselves In The Mirror
The fact that monkeys can be trained to recognize themselves in the mirror suggests that they have the "hardware" that for self-recognition.
Mitochondrial DNA Sheds Light On Kangaroo Family Tree
Using DNA from extinct giant marsupials, scientists have shown that the banded hare-wallaby is closer to kangaroos than was previously thought.
