IN THE LAB
Monster Galaxies Grow By Cannibalism
Monster galaxies gain weight by eating smaller neighbors, according to Australian astronomers.
Budgies: More Body Aware Than Humans
Who are you calling bird brain? It turns out that birds are more precise in navigating their bodies than humans are.
Immune-Brain Interaction Links Stress To Depression
The immune system, in particular a receptor called TLR4, could form the link between stress and depression.
Using Zebrafish To Study Human Respiratory Diseases
Scientists have discovered genes in zebrafish which may be synonymous with the genes for developing hair-like structures in the human airway.
Shared Pain Brings People Together
Going through painful experiences together can change a group's behavior, promoting bonding and solidarity.
How To Become A Marine Biologist
A Singaporean university partners with other institutions to build a global network of citizen oceanographers.
Genetic Code Of Resilient Midges Unveiled
Researchers have deciphered the genetic mechanism of a species of small fly that is invulnerable to harsh conditions such as drought.
Bottom-Up For Self-Assembled Graphene Ribbons
By exploiting the properties of copper, scientists have developed a way to produce defect-free graphene nanoribbons in a specific configuration.
Graphene Enables Room Temperature Terahertz Detection
Scientists have built a terahertz radiation detector that has a range 100 times larger than the visible spectrum and can operate even at room temperature.
