biology
10 Scientists Awarded The 2017 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
Ten scientists under the age of 45 were honored for their significant contributions to science and technology with the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize.
Three Scientists Honored With Future Science Prize
The second edition of the Future Science Prize featured a new prize category and saw three scientists awarded with US$1,000,000 each.
More Pores To Boost Plant ‘Breathing’
Researchers in Japan have discovered small molecules that increase the number of stomata on plant leaves.
Small, Stable Antibody Fragments Make Protein Crystallization Easier
Researchers in Japan have created a hybrid antibody fragment to aid structural determination of ‘uncrystallizable’ target proteins.
Seeing Through Diseases With CUBIC
Researchers in Japan have used a tissue clearing and 3D imaging technique to more accurately diagnose diseases.
How To Work With Other Scientists
What’s the best and worst thing about working with a biologist, chemist, physicist, mathematician and an engineer?
Eating Soft-Shelled Turtles Spreads Cholera
Soft-shelled turtles, eaten as a delicacy in China, have been implicated in the spread of cholera.
This Tiny Worm Is A Math Wizard
Researchers have found that roundworms decide where to move by integrating and differentiating signals from their environment.
Coating Hemoglobin To Make Artificial Blood Safe
Scientists have successfully wrapped hemoglobin in polymer, paving the way for safe and effective artificial blood.
