IN THE LAB
Helping Computers Perceive Gender
Scientists have developed a mathematical model based on 3D facial scans that enables computers to objectively perceive gender.
From Sri Lankan Elephants To Shoppers
An approach originally developed to track Sri Lankan elephants has been applied to study consumer behavior.
Oxidative Damage To Liver Worsens Obesity
Research from Monash University has uncovered the link between diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease: oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
Dense Stars Deformed By Extreme Magnetic Forces
Scientists have found that dense stars known as magnetars are deformed by their extremely high magnetic fields, resulting in a wobbly orbit.
Tiny Plastic Dwellers Exert Big Impact On Oceans
Micro-organisms colonizing small pieces of plastic waste in the ocean might be breaking them down, but could also have negative effects such as plastic ingestion and ecosystem disruption.
Lipids: The New Target For Cancer Immunotherapy
Lipids, rather than proteins, expressed by leukemia cells are a promising new target for T cell-driven cancer immunotherapy.
Algae Able To Switch Quantum Coherence On & Off
Scientists have found that the quantum coherence of light harvesting systems in single-celled algae is controlled by a single amino acid switch.
Hydrological Seesaw Explains Longstanding Geological Puzzle
Research on stalagmites and flowstones in limestone caves of Korea lends support to the hydrological seesaw hypothesis and could lead to better predictions of climate change.
Dopamine Genes Involved In Risk Taking
Scientists have identified the dopaminergic genes associated with different types of risk taking behavior in a social game.
