IN THE LAB
The Scent Of Anxiety
The combination of two chemicals that are simultaneously sensed by different olfactory systems makes rats respond with anxiety.
Putting Severed Nerves Back Together Again
A study in roundworms has uncovered the pathway required for the joining of severed nerves, prompting fresh research in regenerative medicine.
How Vitamin C Helps Plants Beat The Sun
Scientists have identified the protein responsible for transporting vitamin C into the chloroplasts of cells, thereby preventing photoinhibition.
Steering A Quantum Path To Improved Internet Security
Although a weaker form of quantum entanglement, quantum steering tolerates greater information loss and facilitates long distance transmissions.
Rotaviruses Use Blood Group Antigens
Researchers have shown that rotaviruses bind to Type A antigens, using them to infect cells.
The Link Between Heat Stress & Coral Bleaching
Moderate increases in temperature are sufficient to affect the expulsion of symbiotic zooxanthellae from corals and might explain coral bleaching.
Giant Clams Reveal The Warmth Of The Middle Age Oceans
The South China Sea's biggest bivalve reveals that ocean temperatures in the Middle Ages were warmer than they are today.
Sleepy Lizards, Sentinels Of Environmental Health
Sleepy lizards in cropland are more likely to have anemia than those in unfarmed areas, making them potential indicators of environmental exposure to chemicals.
Efficiently Separating Oil & Water
A superhydrophobic coating turns fabric, mesh and sponges into functional oil and water separating materials.
