IN THE LAB
Mystery At Material Interface Unveiled
Researchers from Singapore and Germany have found a new way to study the curious properties observed at the interface of materials.
Researchers Develop Method To Make 2D Molybdenum Diselenide
Researchers from Singapore and the US have found a potentially scalable method of producing an important semiconductor called molybdenum diselenide.
Samsung Researchers Develop Method For Large-Scale Graphene Production
Armed with a new method of synthesis which facilitates large scale production, Samsung could use graphene in place of silicon for semiconductors in the future.
Indonesian Dry Spell Could Have Amplified Ice Age
The levels of titanium in sediment cores from Lake Towuti indicate that the dry spell in Indonesia 16,000 to 30,000 years ago coincided with the peak of the last ice age.
Bats Could Help Protect Rice Against Pests
The wrinkle-lipped bat might be useful in protecting rice shoots against the white-backed planthopper, scientists say.
Quantum Tunneling Speeds Up Circuits
An interdisciplinary research team of researchers has designed ultra-fast electrical circuits using quantum tunneling.
Demystifying Rule-Defying DNA Polymerases
A team of scientists in Taiwan has uncovered how a viral DNA polymerase breaks the golden Watson-Crick rule.
GeS Nanotechnologies To Make Solar Energy Cheaper
Scientists have found a simple way to control the structure of semiconductor material germanium monosulfide, paving the way for applications in solar energy conversion and faster computer circuits.
Dendritic Cell Death Helps Curb Inflammation
By controlling the expression of a molecule called PD-1, scientists hope to be able to curb runaway inflammation.
