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Autophagy Pioneer Yoshinori Ohsumi Receives 45th Rosenstiel Award, 15th Wiley Prize
In recognition of his groundbreaking work into autophagy, Ohsumi has been awarded the prestigious Rosenstiel Award and Wiley Prize.
Lack Of Protein In Brown Fat Linked To Obesity
Mice lacking the TRPV2 protein in their brown fat are more susceptible to obesity—presenting an intriguing approach to obesity treatment in humans.
Researchers Detect ‘Hot’ Electrons In Real Time
Using the wonder 2D material that is graphene, researchers have succeeded at measuring the amount of high energy electrons that indicate catalytic activity.
Lost Memories Retrieved With Optogenetics
Stimulating brain cells with light helps to restore memories in mice that had Alzheimer's disease-associated memory loss.
The Dance Of Two Black Holes
Astronomers have measured the rotational speed of a black hole by observing an outburst of light that occurred close to the centenary celebration of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.
With This Fuel Cell, Drones Can Now Fly Longer
Researchers have developed a solid oxide fuel cell that has greater capacity than its lithium ion predecessors, allowing drones to have longer flight times.
Switch Off For Earth Hour Tonight At 8:30pm Local Time
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature's Earth Hour movement hopes to shine a light on climate change by encouraging people around the world to switch off non-essential lights for an hour tonight.
Asian Bats More Resistant To Deadly Fungus Than US Counterparts
Mysteriously, bats in China are much more resistant to a fungal infection which has wiped out millions of their North American counterparts. Why?
Brain Tissue Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
Researchers have developed a technique to image the delicate structures deep within the brain, which could help increase our understanding of cognitive disorders.
