IN THE LAB
Researchers Uncover The Link Between Memory And Smell
Scientists show that smells can create long term memories that alter perception.
Nanowire ‘Fingerprints’ To Fight Counterfeiting
Nanowire fingerprints are cheap to produce and extremely difficult to replicate, making them useful in anti-counterfeiting measures, scientists say.
Nanoparticles Give Color Without Pigments
Scientists have developed nanoparticle-based colors that could be used to make paint and electronic displays that never fade.
Fluorescent Switch Allows Scientists To Track Cancer
A new genetically engineered mouse will allow scientists to map the progression of cancer in real time.
Five New Armored Spiders Discovered in China
Five new armored spiders have been discovered in the caves of South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Climate Change Aided Genghis Khan’s Empire
Unusual climate conditions favored the advance of Mongolian military power in the time of Genghis Khan, scientists say.
Heart Attack Drug Bypasses Side-Effects
Scientists have improved the specificity of heart attack drugs such that they no longer cause heart stoppage.
Pain Relief From Snail Venom
A new form of pain relief derived from snail venom is 100 times more potent than existing drugs and avoids addiction, scientists say.
Drugs For Aches & Pains Could Fight Superbugs, Study
Scientists have found that commonly used anti-inflammation drugs could also be used as antibiotics.
