IN THE LAB
3D Printed Device Tackles Sleeping Problem
Australia’s CSIRO and Oventus have worked together to produce the first personalized mouthpiece that tackles sleep apnea.
Scientists Uncover How EBV Hides
A new study has shown that the Epstein-Barr virus flies below the immune system's radar by restricting the production of the protein EBNA1.
High CO2 Reduces Nutritional Value Of Key Crops
Researchers have found that the elevated carbon dioxide levels of 2050 could lead to lower levels of micronutrients and protein in staple crops.
Ants Confused By Strong Smells
The presence of perfume can alter ants' social behavior, causing them to brush antennae more frequently.
Newly Discovered Plant Stores Nickel In Leaves
Able to store up to 18,000 ppm of nickel in its leaves, Rinorea niccolifera might be useful for removing heavy metals in contaminated soil.
Rice Or Wheat? Crop Choice Could Influence Collectivism
Scientists suggest that growing the more labor-intensive crop of rice has led Southern Chinese to be more collectivist than their Northern wheat-growing counterparts.
New ‘Hypervelocity Star’ Found
Discovery of ‘unusual’ star may provide fresh information about our Milky Way and its dark matter.
Indian Monsoons Becoming More Extreme
By combining meteorological records spanning 60 years with rigorous statistical methods, scientists have shown that Indian monsoons have become more variable.
First Supermassive Black Hole Binary Found
Scientists from China and Germany have identified the first supermassive black hole binary.
