IN THE LAB
Blue Is The Warmer Color
A study shows that blue objects are more likely to be judged as warm than red objects, defying intuitive expectations.
Tackling Translation To Boost TCM Research
Researchers have published a guideline for the translation of TCM texts, hoping to spur greater collaboration and standardization across the practice.
Ten Million Genes Of Human Microbiome Sequenced
A close-to-complete catalog of the human microbiome, spanning nearly ten million genes, has been released.
Death Of Aged Olfactory Neurons Reversed
Scientists were able to prevent the death of olfactory neurons in aging flies, thereby restoring innate food attraction behavior.
Controlling Fluids At The Nanoscale
Scientists have modeled a method of controlling the direction of fluid flow at the nanoscale without the use of mechanical pumps or electrodes.
Stronger Materials Based On Squid Suckers
Squid suckerins, proteins which form razor-sharp teeth in cephalopds, could be used to design new strong and malleable biomaterials.
Japanese Artists Used Nanometer-Thin Gold Leaf
X-ray fluorescence shows that ancient Japanese artists worked with delicate nanometer-thin gold leaf.
100,000 Dpi Nanoprinting Achieved
Super resolution, full color printing is now be possible with a new nanoplasmonic printing method using aluminum disks that can reach 100,000 dpi.
Newly Discovered Wasp Uses Dead Ants To Protect Nest
The 'Bone-house Wasp' uses the scent of dead ants to deter parasitic invaders, study shows.
