IN THE LAB
‘Magic Soil’ Turns The Tide Against Algal Blooms
Chinese researchers have modified clay to inhibit algal blooms that threaten Chile’s aquaculture stock.
Mom, Is That You?
A research group in Japan has found that babies are only able to recognize the side view of faces after six months of age.
Write With Heat, Cool And Repeat
Chinese researchers have developed paper that can be written or drawn on using heat, then returned to a blank slate by cooling.
AI Automatically Sorts Cancer Cells
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can automatically differentiate between different types of cancer cells and their sensitivity to radiotherapy.
Analyzing Gene Trees With Ease
Scientists in Japan have developed a web-based tool capable of inferring gene function, estimating gene trees and identifying sets of ancestral genes in minutes.
How Dams Damned Thailand’s Birds
The Chiew Larn Dam Reservoir, constructed three decades ago, has had a negative impact on bird diversity, according to researchers in Thailand.
‘Bubble Coat’ Reduces Drag On Underwater Objects
Using a coat of compressed air, researchers in South Korea have managed to significantly reduce drag forces on a moving body in water.
Lighting The Way For Hydrogen Power Production
Researchers have found a way to increase the amount of light collected in photoelectrochemical power cells, increasing the efficiency of hydrogen power generation.
How Clean Is The Air On Your MRT Train?
Airborne threats can be detected by sampling aerosols in public spaces, say researchers from Singapore.
