IN THE LAB
Nanogenerators Harvest Energy Efficiently
South Korean scientists have produced nanogenerators that achieve unprecedented levels of power efficiency.
Teaching Robots Teamwork
Researchers at Peking University have devised new strategies to enable mobile robots to collaboratively form and maintain a circle arrangement.
Breeding Fungus Resistant Oilseed Varities
Scientists have identified strains of oilseed plants that are resistant to the devastating fungal pathogen Sclerotinia.
Self-Assembling Peptide Nanogel For Burns
IBN's ultrashort peptide-based gel mimics extracellular matrix to promote superior skin regeneration.
3D Printed Seaweed For Medical Implants
Seaweed-derived gels could be a new source of biocompatible material for medical implants that also has a positive impact on the environment.
Quantum Cryptography Made Efficient With Lasers
Scientists have found a more efficient quantum cryptography protocol that does not require eavesdropping monitoring.
The Surprising Way DHA Reaches The Brain
Scientists have found that the protein Mfsd2a transports DHA across the blood-brain barrier in the unexpected form of lysophosphatidylcholine.
How Many Visitors Can A Koala Bear?
The koala bear's low energy diet may make it particularly sensitive to stress from visitor noise and handling.
Mouse Hearts Undergo Pre-Teen Growth Spurt
If replicated in humans, the finding that heart cells have the capacity to divide long after birth could lead to regenerative treatments for heart disease.
