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Male Pheromone Makes Mice More Aggressive

ESP1 not only promotes sexual behavior in females, but acts on males as well—and even the mouse secreting it.

Black Carbon Contributes To Global Warming

Particles produced from incomplete fossil fuel combustion and biomass burning go through a stage where they absorb more light, contributing to global warming.

Scientists Develop Solid CO2 Sorbents With High Surface Area

Thanks to its morphology, fibrous nanosilica would allow for better carbon capture capacity, kinetics and recyclability.

Coral DNA Reveals How Well They Deal With Stress

Corals that have a better capacity to deal with environmental stressors, such as bleaching, can be identified from their individual genetic makeup.

Mundipharma Builds Antiseptic Facility In Singapore

The BETADINE Consumer Health Hub will combine R&D, manufacturing and distribution of their povidone-iodine-based solutions.

A Young Scientist’s Starfish-Filled Holiday

With a science-obsessed kid in tow, any vacation can become a wonder-filled, educational scientific adventure.

A Bird’s Eye View Of Ancient Human Migration

Even when no genetic information is available, the prehistoric movements of people can be simulated using current topographical satellite data.

Two Genes Linked To Skull Abnormalities Identified

Mutations in two genes—Cdh1 and Wwp2—have been shown to cause facial malformation in mice.

How To Make Li-S Batteries More Efficient? Carbon Spheres & Nanotubes

The challenges of producing lithium-sulfur batteries on a large scale can potentially be solved through carbon spheres and 3D nanostructures.