IN THE LAB
Catalyzing A Path Towards ‘Greener’ Plastics
Manganese dioxide crystals are ideal catalysts for synthesizing renewable polymers, say researchers from Japan.
Getting To The Root Of Airport Congestion
Japanese researchers have developed a simulation method that analyzes human behavior to identify key causes of airport congestion.
A Cheaper Way To Make Artificial Compound Eyes
Researchers in China have devised a low-cost method to manufacture artificial compound eyes.
Injecting Fresh Hope Into Spintronics
The ability to inject spin currents into semiconductor materials in a highly efficient manner brings spintronics within reach.
Double Modulation Enhances Hologram Security
A holographic color print developed by scientists in Singapore could help ensure the authenticity of identity cards and money.
Termites Help Forests Weather Drought
Although widely regarded as pests, termites provide rainforests with important ecosystem services, study finds.
Planetary-Scale Cloud Streaks Spotted On Venus
An infrared camera and supercomputer simulations have revealed planet-spanning cloud streaks over the surface of Venus.
Disrupted Brain Network Links Psychiatric Disorders
Psychiatric disorders share a common network modification across three core brain networks involved in cognition, researchers say.
Ebola-Like Bat Virus Found In China
An international team of scientists has discovered a new bat-borne virus related to Ebola with an unknown risk of transmission to other species.
