IN THE LAB
Schrödinger’s Cat At The Atomic Level
A team of Japanese researchers have reported the first experimental observation of the 40 year-old Kondo effect.
Hungry Or Not, Kids Will Eat Treats
Confirming what many parents experience, a study shows that children will not refuse a sugary snack even when already full.
Capturing A Nova Fireball Explosion
The first time-lapse images of an exploding nova has allowed scientists to study how the fireball evolves as the gas expands and cools.
No Sweat: Why These Pakistani Children Don’t Perspire
Scientists have identified the gene that is responsible for sweat production in both humans and mice, which encodes for a calcium channel called IP3R.
Fending Off Dengue With Insecticide-Treated Uniforms
Insecticide-treated uniforms could be a cost-effective way of keeping dengue at bay, scientists say.
How Fishes Had Sex For The First Time
The fossilzed claspers of armored fish are the most primitive vertebrate sexual organs described to date.
Graphene Nanoflakes Make Reactions Quicker
Graphene nanoflakes have been shown to increase the speed of catalytic reactions by stabilizing the intermediate transition state.
Simple & Versatile 3D Graphene Manufacturing
Japanese researchers have created a simple and versatile way to build the three-dimensional materials of the future using graphene.
Common Cytomegalovirus Linked To Autoimmunity
Scientists have uncovered a link between the common cytomegalovirus infection and autoimmune disease.
