IN THE LAB
World’s First Superheavy Carbon Compounds Synthesized
The synthesis of seaborgium hexacarbonyl could help superheavy elements find in their place in the periodic table.
Gloss Or Not? How Monkeys Tell The Difference
How glossy a surface is can be defined by three parameters that are recognized in specific parts of the temporal context, scientists say.
How Plague Remodels The Lymph Nodes
The ancient scourge of bubonic plague has provided researchers with new insights on how the body responds to infections.
PTX3 Protects The Host From Histones
Scientists have found a surprising way that PTX3 can help mitigate sepsis: by directly binding to and thereby removing extracellular histones.
Uncovering The Genetic Roots Of Autism
New genetic identification techniques shed light on causes of developmental delay and autism.
Osteoporsis Drug To Treat Epstein-Barr Tumors
Hong Kong researchers have discovered a new immune therapeutic strategy for controlling Epstein-Barr virus-induced tumors.
An All-Purpose Glue For Wet Conditions
By incorporating DOPA into engineered mussel glue proteins, scientists have developed a glue that can be used underwater.
How Old Are The Sands Of The Sahara?
The Sahara desert is four to nine million years older than originally thought, scientists say.
Flying The Flag For Wind Energy
Scientists have developed a way to harvest energy from the fluttering motion of a flag-like generator strapped to the roof of a car.
