chinese academy of sciences
Sniffing Out Social Memories
Using molecular and behavioral observation techniques in mice, scientists in China have uncovered the basis of socially-dependent, odor-based learning and memory.
The Oceans Heat Up As Global Warming Persists
An analysis of three independent datasets confirm that the oceans are warming rapidly.
Mammals Use RNA Interference Too
Like plants and invertebrates, mammalian cells also use RNA interference to protect themselves against viral infections.
How Uterine Fluid Informs The Fetus
Uterine fluid, which contains molecules that can reprogram a developing embryo, could one day be used as a biomarker of fetal health.
Gut Bacteria Enhance The Ability Of Fungi To Kill Mosquitoes
A mosquito’s gut bacteria can team up with invading fungi to kill their host.
Transforming Rusty Steel Into Batteries
Scientists have successfully converted rusty stainless steel mesh into stable, low-cost electrodes for potassium-ion batteries.
Rice Domestication Traced To The Holocene
Radiocarbon dating has helped to trace rice domestication in China to approximately 10,000 years ago.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Xue Qi-Kun
Professor Xue Qi-Kun shares the story behind his discovery of quantum anomalous Hall effect and other developments in the field of condensed matter physics.
Feather-Light Cathodes Unlock The Potential Of Lithium-Oxygen Batteries
It may be made entirely out of metal, but this cathode is still ultra-light.
