In the Lab
IN THE LAB

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.

Climate Change Not ‘One-Size-Fits-All’

A study of moraines shows that climate change has differential effects on the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

New Mums Excessively Sleepy Even After 4 Months

Researchers have found that half of all new mothers are excessively sleepy even after maternity leave.

How Teeth Explain The Tree Of Life

Guided by computer simulations, scientists have been able to replicate the evolution of mouse teeth in the lab.

Shrinking Dinosaurs Evolved Into Flying Birds

The dinosaurs that eventually evolved into birds stayed small to survive.

Sensing Toxic Environmental Mercury

Scientists have developed a portable filter that can detect environmental mercury at 200 parts per billion.