IN THE LAB
Supersized Black Hole Found In Ultra Small Galaxy
The discovery of a supermassive black hole in the dwarf galaxy M60-UCD1 suggests that such black holes may be more common than currently thought.
Termites Evolved Complex Bioreactors 30 Million Years Ago
A genetic analysis has revealed that the enzymes required to decompose plant material are distributed across fungi, termites and their gut bacteria.
PASTA Is One Million Times Faster
A technique integrating existing fiber-optic and laser technologies has achieved super fast scan rates of 100,000,000 frames per second.
The Hitachi Deposit: Older Than You Think
Rhenium-Osmium isotope dating traces the formation of the Hitachi deposit to the Cambrian era, making it the oldest ore deposit in Japan.
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.
