IN THE LAB
The Good Kind Of Brain Drain
Vessels at the base of the skull are important for draining waste from the brain and could be involved in age-related neurodegeneration, study says.
Quantum Mechanics ‘Locks’ Heat In Place
Scientists in Singapore have discovered how to ‘lock’ heat in place using two rotating metal rings.
Stretching The Functional Range Of Sticky Tape
Researchers have developed a sticky tape that remains functional at temperatures ranging from -321°F to 1,832°F.
A Microchip Powered By Earthworm Muscle
Unlike other microchips which require external batteries, this chip developed by scientists in Japan is powered by living earthworm muscles.
How Brainless Brittle Stars Move Their Limbs
The difference between five- and six-legged green brittle stars has helped scientists understand how the sea creatures coordinate movement without neural activity.
National Parks To Pave The Way For China’s ‘Ecological Civilization’
Integrated management of China’s protected areas through the newly formed National Park Administration could boost both conservation and tourism.
China’s Drylands And Deserts Are Expanding
Semi-arid land in China has expanded in recent decades and will probably continue to expand, with implications for food and water security.
Keeping India Cooking With Gas
Researchers suggest that if India’s goal is to have smokeless kitchens, then its liquefied petroleum gas adoption program must be modified to explicitly incentivize continued use.
Sperm Frozen For 15 Years Still Lead To Live Births
A large sperm bank study shows that sperm frozen for up to 15 years have a live birth success rate comparable to sperm frozen for only a short time.
