IN THE LAB
From Nata De Coco To Computer Screens
Cellulose nanofibers in the nata de coco snack could be used in liquid crystal displays of the future, say researchers in Japan.
SWAP Process Makes Cheaper, Cleaner Ammonia
Using a molybdenum-based catalyst with samarium as an electron source, researchers in Japan have created a process that produces ammonia more efficiently than the conventional Haber-Bosch process.
Lab-Grown Mini-Brains Link Up
Researchers in Japan have found a way to mimic the architecture of the brain using neurons grown on a microdevice.
7 Must-Read Stories In April 2019
April 2019 saw the passing of Dr Sydney Brenner, but his legacy lives on, and the march of science continues in many laboratories around the world.
Finding The Right Pair Of Antibiotics To Fight Resistant Bacteria
An on-chip screening method allowed scientists in South Korea to identify synergistic pairs of antibiotics for treating stubborn infections.
Pinholes Filter Photons For Better 3D Holographic Displays
By placing a titanium film riddled with holes behind an off-the-shelf LCD display, scientists in South Korea found a straightforward way to produce holograms.
A Light To Guide Stem Cells To Sites Of Injury
Scientists in China have designed a light-activated 'remote control' to target stem cells towards wounds.
A Wrinkled Approach To Producing Plant Oils
Singapore-based scientists have modified the Wrinkled1 gene in plants to raise seed oil yield by up to 15 percent.
How Insects Develop Nanopores For Sniffing
A gene, called gore-tex, is responsible for forming nanopores on the olfactory organs of insects, say researchers in Japan.
