IN THE LAB
Exploring The Oceans With Robotic Turtles & Pufferfishes
Researchers from NUS have designed biomimetic robots capable of performing complicated tasks such as surveillance and energy harvesting.
Mum’s miRNA Regulated By Wispy
With the identification of Wispy, scientists are one step closer to understanding how maternal miRNAs regulate early embryonic development.
Chinese Blister Beetle Named After Marco Polo
The newly identified Hycleus marcipoli beetle has been named in honor of the Chinese-Italian collaboration that discovered it.
Future Batteries: Lithium-Sulfur with a Graphene Wrapper
Scientists have used a graphene wrapper to improve the efficiency and stability of lithium-sulphur batteries.
Gene Regulating Arsenic Uptake Identified
The discovery of a gene which confers arsenic resistance could be used to engineer or breed safer food crops.
Predicting Antibiotic Resistance
By analyzing gene expression patterns, scientists have developed a way to predict the development of antibiotic resistance.
Gene Controlling Brain Size Identified
A study in zebrafish and mice shows that the gene KATNB1 is crucial for the brain to reach its correct size.
Short-Necked Dinosaur Discovered In China
The new short-necked Hupehsuchia specimen was found with broken digits, possibly the result of a predator attack.
Coating To Improve MOF Stability
A simple method to make metallic organic frameworks moisture-stable paves the way for future applications.
