IN THE LAB
Making A Point With Elastic Diamonds
Researchers have shaped diamonds into nanoneedles that can bend and stretch, contrary to earlier notions that diamonds are hard and brittle.
Why A Pair Of Genes Is Just Right For Cells
Haploid and tetraploid cells under- or over-produce centrosomes and microtubules respectively, leading to instability during cell division.
Sweet Potatoes May Have Originated In India
Based on the discovery of 57-million-year-old leaf fossils, scientists in India and the US suggest that the sweet potato first appeared in India.
A Peptide That Helps Plants Deal With Salt Stress
A research group in Japan has discovered a peptide that helps increase salt tolerance in plants.
Moulding Clay Into Color-Changing Films
Scientists in Japan have combined clay and dye to create a film that changes color in response to humidity.
Turning Waste Cardboard Into A Chromium Filter
A research group in China has devised a method to turn discarded cardboard boxes into a nanocomposite that can absorb chromium from water.
Tiny Thermometer Measures Minute Fluctuations
A research team in Japan has developed a thermometer that can measure rapid changes in temperature at the nanoscale.
Platinum Fuel Cells Made Practical
By incorporating nickel and other metallic elements into platinum catalysts, researchers have enhanced the performance and durability of fuel cells.
‘Made In China’ Label Rewrites The History Of Java Sea Shipwreck
Using modern carbon dating methods and referencing a ‘Made In China’ label, scientists in the US have revised the history of a Java Sea shipwreck.
