LATEST NEWS

Smartgels Are Thicker Than Water

By using microfluidics, scientists have been able to halve the amount of chemicals needed to turn liquids into gels.

What Set The Earth’s Plates In Motion?

Scientists have developed a model that explains why the Earth is the only planet in our solar system which experiences plate tectonics.

Paying For Stored Carbon: Possible, But Complex

Indonesia’s success on carbon storage payments shows a way forward despite global stalling, says Julian Caldecott.

GHIT Awards Seven New Grants Amounting To US$15.3 Million

Research in the neglected tropical diseases of dengue, malaria and Chagas disease receive a US$15.3 million boost in funding from GHIT.

The Gift Of The Gab Is In The Genes

Scientists have identified the genes that contribute to language learning in early childhood.

Sticking To Traditional Diet Helps American Asians Beat Diabetes

Asian Americans are at a greater risk of diabetes than their Caucasian counterparts but they can counteract it by staying on a traditional Asian diet.

New Route From Shoot To Root In Legumes

Scientists have uncovered how legumes transport cytokinins from the shoots to the roots to balance between nodulation and growth.

Dogs Can Be Pessimists Too

Using an objective and non-invasive way to assess animal welfare, researchers have found that some dogs are more optimistic than others.

Supersized Black Hole Found In Ultra Small Galaxy

The discovery of a supermassive black hole in the dwarf galaxy M60-UCD1 suggests that such black holes may be more common than currently thought.