IN THE LAB
China On The Move: Impact On Urban Heat
The movement of people out of Harbin City for Chinese New Year causes the temperature to drop by an average of 0.65°C, research shows.
Repulsive Hydrogels Could Cut Friction
By tapping on repulsive rather than the usual attractive forces, materials scientists have created a hydrogel with unusual properties.
The Origins Of The Deadly H7N9 Influenza Strain
Scientists have identified the changes in H9N2 flu virus in chickens that could signal emergence of viruses with potential to trigger a pandemic.
Mice Survive Without “Essential” Enzyme
Thought to be essential for cholesterol transport, scientists have now found that mice can survive without the TSPO gene.
Helping Internet Architecture To Evolve
Researchers have outlined the constraints which could inform the development of evolvable internet architecture.
Tapping On Astrocytes To Drive Dopaminergic Neurons
Astrocytes play an important role in the differentiation of stem cells into dopaminergic neurons through the synthesis of bFGF.
Tracking The Evolution Of Painting Styles
Crossing the boundaries between art and science, researchers have investigated the visual properties that make each art historical period distinct.
Ubiquitination The Missing Link In The STING Pathway
Poly-ubiquitination links the key microbial DNA detector STING with downstream effects, study shows.
Bacteria Can Make Terpenes Too
A genetic study has revealed that many bacteria possess the enzymes required for the synthesis of terpenes, a main component of essential oils.
