IN THE LAB
The Oldest Poo In Japan
Fossilized poo suggests that the marine ecosystem in northeastern Japan had recovered from the Paleozoic-Mesozoic extinction by the Early Triassic.
Towards Personalized Diabetes Treatment
Scientists say that a genetically-determined subset of type 2 diabetes patients could benefit from yohimbine treatment.
Growing Pains: Blocking IGF-1 Reduces Pain In Mice
Scientists have found that inhibiting the actions of a hormone known as insulin-like growth factor 1 lessens pain perception in mice.
Beyond LEDs: Brighter & More Efficient
Japanese scientists have used carbon nanotubes to develop a new light source that is hundred times more energy-efficient than LEDs.
Turning Cigarette Ash Into Arsenic Filters
Scientists have found an ingenious use for cigarette ash, turning the porous material into an efficient arsenic water purifier.
‘Green Steel’ Technology Saves Two Million Tires From Landfill
By using old tires instead of non-renewable coke in steel furnaces, researchers saved landfill space equivalent to two million tires.
The Ancient Mountains That Fed Early Life
Scientists have uncovered evidence of a 2,500 km-long mountain range that once spanned Africa to Brazil.
Diverse Patterns Controlled By A Single Gene
Variations in a single gene, apt-like, can lead up to 15 different patterns of coloration in caterpillars.
Hiding In The Reefs Protects Epaulette Sharks From CO2
The oceans are getting more acidic, but living in the reefs has helped epaulette sharks cope, scientists say.
