IN THE LAB
How The Rainbow Weevil Produces Its Colors
Researchers have discovered that the structure and volume of chitin in the exoskeleton of rainbow weevils allow the insects to produce a vast spectrum of colors.
Shark Fins Need To Be Struck Off The Menu, Scientists Say
Poor regulatory oversight has allowed the shark fin trade to run rampant and threaten endangered shark species, said researchers in Hong Kong and Canada.
Ultrasonic Waves Allow Easy Detection Of Structural Defects
Scientists have found that a third wave produced when two ultrasonic waves intersect can be used to detect structural defects in materials.
Virtual Avatar Aids Dementia Detection
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that can diagnose dementia based on conversations between elderly individuals and virtual avatars.
Wireless Wearable Zaps Tumors With LED Light
Scientists have developed a device that allows photodynamic therapy of cancer to be carried out with light intensities 1,000 fold lower than conventional methods.
Why Some Asian Monkeys Can’t Taste Sugar
Scientists have found that Asian colobine monkeys express receptor genes for tasting sweetness, but these receptors appear less functional than those in fruit-eating monkeys.
How Machine Learning Helps Materials Science
A research group in Japan has developed a machine learning method to analyze complex spectra in materials science.
Bamboo And Rattan Genomes Sequenced
Researchers of the Genome Atlas of Bamboo and Rattan Consortium have published a chromosome-level genome assembly of moso bamboo and two representative rattan genomes.
A ‘Golden Sandwich’ For Clean Energy
Japanese scientists have developed a photoelectrode that enables the efficient conversion of sunlight into renewable energy.
