IN THE LAB
Seniors Care More For Strangers’ Financial Welfare, Study Finds
While young adults take more risks when making financial decisions for others, older people regard others’ financial outcomes as important as their own and therefore act more conservatively.
A Silver (Nano)lining For Smart Fabrics
Fibers coated with silver nanowires could be the future of wearable electronics, researchers say.
AKARI Finds Signs Of Water In Asteroids
A Japanese research team has used the infrared camera aboard the AKARI satellite to detect the presence of hydrated materials inside C-type asteroids.
Neutron Beam Sniffs Out Salty Concrete
Using a neutron beam, researchers in Japan were able to detect salt embedded in concrete structures, allowing more precise assessments of structural integrity.
When Keeping Cool, Socioeconomic Status Matters
Scientists have found that lower-income households raise water consumption, while higher-income households raise energy consumption to keep cool.
An Antimalarial Drug Strikes Gold
With the help of gold, scientists have developed an antimalarial drug that is effective against resistant parasites.
An Eye-Opening Stem Cell Discovery
A research group in Japan has found that different versions of a protein called laminin can cause human stem cells to become specific cell types in the eye.
Gene Defect Found To Trigger Lupus Symptoms
Mutations in the Ets1 gene result in the expansion of immune cells that facilitate the production of autoantibodies, according to research by South Korean scientists.
Vaccinating Dogs Could Prevent The Spread Of Rabies In China
Understanding how the rabies virus spreads in the rural areas of China will inform prevention and control strategies, researchers say.
