IN THE LAB
Nanoparticles To Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Fuel
Gold nanoparticles that use solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into methane could help limit the effects of climate change, say scientists in India.
Getting Particular About Electrode-Active Materials
By modeling the particles of electrode-active materials in three dimensions, scientists in South Korea seek to improve the efficiency of power cells in electric vehicles.
Unmasking Stomach Cancer
Researchers in Japan have found that a layer of cells that appears like normal stomach lining can make it difficult to spot stomach cancer.
Imprinted Nanoparticles For Stamping Out Breast Cancer
By synthesizing nanoparticles in the presence of their intended biomolecular targets, researchers in China have found a way to specifically target aggressive breast cancer.
Singapore Corals Likely To Survive Sea Level Rise
Singapore's corals are likely to be resilient to rising sea levels, scientists find.
Scientists Find Gene Set Linked To Coral Bleaching
Warmer waters induce changes in the expression of 292 genes in the symbiotic sea anemone Exaiptasia diaphana, with implications for coral bleaching.
Teleporting Quantum Information In A Diamond
Researchers in Japan have made use of nitrogen-vacancy defects to teleport quantum information within a diamond.
Electric Eel Inspires Novel Nanogenerator
Chinese scientists took a cue from electric eels to develop bionic stretchable nanogenerators that can be used underwater.
Starve & Squeeze To Keep Egg Cell Supply Fresh
Researchers in Japan have shown that reduced oxygen and mechanical compression play roles in achieving and maintaining a dormant state in mouse egg cells.
