IN THE LAB
Dating The Solar System
By measuring a abundance of 182Hf, researchers have dated to formation of heavy radioactive isotopes to 30 million years before the Sun was born.
Malaria Drug Doubles As Anti-Asthmatic
Artesunate, currently used to treat malaria, could help asthmatics control their symptoms with fewer side effects.
Lipid Bilayers On A Chip
The ALBiC system uses lipid bilayers to seal sub-million femtolitre chambers, facilitating the study of transporter proteins at the single molecule scale.
A Computer Writes Its Own Fables
No longer the realm of science fiction, researchers have now taught computers to write stories.
Spinning Solar Cells Into Textiles
Solar cell fibers that can be woven into textiles could power the next generation of wearable devices.
Dynamic Ecological Modelling Inspired By The Red Queen
Scientists have developed a more realistic way to model dynamics in ecological systems.
Kondo Insulators Shown To Exist
The demonstration of SmB6 as a topological insulator could pave the way for new spintronic technology.
Terracotta Army Bound With Animal Glue
Animal glue was used to apply colorful pigments to Qin Shihuang's terracotta army, study shows.
Why Water Splits Asymmetrically
Scientists are one step closer to replicating photosynthesis with the understanding of why PSII transfers electrons asymmetrically.
