IN THE LAB
Deep Sea Fish Uses Mirror-Eyes To See In The Dark
The glasshead barreleye fish has mirrored cylindrical eyes which enable it to see both the dim light coming from above as well as the flashes of bioluminescence from below.
Biodiversity Loss Linked To Outbreaks Of Disease
Although high biodiversity represents a potential source of zoonotic pathogens, the loss of biodiversity is what spurs the outbreak of diseases, a study says.
Indonesia Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases
Local scientists say that their research should be incorporated into plans to combat neglected tropical diseases in Indonesia.
Stem Cells From A Single Drop Of Blood
Singaporean scientists have developed a method for generating stem cells that only requires a single drop of blood.
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.
