IN THE LAB
K-Glass: Wearable Tech For Foodies
Researchers have developed wearable technology that enables foodies to check out a restaurant's menu just by looking at its signboard.
Asian Elephants Console Others In Distress
Asian elephants console others who are in distress, using physical touches and vocalizations, according to a new study.
Origin Of Twin-Tailed Goldfish Revealed
Scientists have traced the genetic origins of the split tail seen in the twin-tailed goldfish to a mutation that emerged 400 years ago.
Gold Nanoshells Help Deliver Cancer Drugs
Gold nanoshells capable of delivering drugs specifically to cancer cells have been created by researchers in China.
Protein’s Role In Memory And Learning
Scientists in Singapore have identified the precise role of the SNX27 protein in the pathway leading to memory and learning impairment.
Telling ‘Good Fat’ Apart From ‘Bad Fat’
Scientists have discovered a faster way of telling high-quality fat cells apart from those that are low-quality and bad for health.
Muscles Made From Fishing Line And Thread
An international team of scientists has made powerful artificial muscles using ordinary fishing line and sewing thread.
Buffalo Genome Decoded
Bangladeshi and Chinese scientists have jointly sequenced the buffalo genome, raising hopes of using the genetic information to improve milk and meat production.
Men With Wider Faces Are More Attractive
Women perceive men with wider faces as more dominant and more attractive for short-term relationships, according to a new study.
