IN THE LAB
Carbon Nanotubes Boost Solar Cell Efficiency
Carbon nanotubes improve the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells, say scientists in Japan.
Metabolic Defects Precede Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds
Researchers in Singapore have discovered that defects in cellular metabolism become detectable before the appearance of protein plaques characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.
Detecting Gender Stereotypes In Film
A team of researchers from South Korea has developed a system that uses computer vision technology to automatically analyze images in films to identify gender bias.
Spectacled Flowerpecker Makes Its Debut
The spectacled flowerpecker has only now been officially named and characterized by scientists, despite making appearances around Borneo for more than a decade.
Stamping Out Liver Cancer With Inhibitor Drugs
A team of scientists in Singapore has identified a vulnerable pathway in stem-like liver cancer cells which can be targeted to inhibit tumor formation.
Biologics Production Made Simple
An international team of scientists has developed a platform that allows for biologics production, analysis and assembly into functional complexes.
A Molecular Sieve for Carbon Dioxide
An international team of researchers has developed a type of polymer that specifically traps carbon dioxide, which can then be converted into other organic compounds for use by industry.
Different Languages Convey Information At Similar Rates
Researchers in Hong Kong have found that all languages convey information at similar rates, regardless of whether they are spoken faster or slower.
The Form Factor Of Sugar Matters In Weight Gain
Researchers in China have found that the consumption of sugary liquids, but not solid sugar, contributes to increased body fat in mice.
