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A Twist In The Tale Of mRNA Tails
A team of scientists in South Korea have discovered that mixed mRNA tails act like a shield that extends the lifespan of mRNA species.
Ten East Asian Scientists Recognized By Nature
Nature has identified ten outstanding scientists working in East Asia for a special feature on science in the region.
A Sublime Method To Measure Ultrathin Films
Researchers have successfully measured the tensile strength of centimeter-scale monolayer graphene for the first time, using camphor as a naturally-volatilizing support.
Making A Point With Elastic Diamonds
Researchers have shaped diamonds into nanoneedles that can bend and stretch, contrary to earlier notions that diamonds are hard and brittle.
Measuring The Shape Of Lasers Without A Vacuum
Using two superimposed lasers, scientists in South Korea have devised a fast and high resolution method to measure ultraviolet, visible and longer wavelength pulses.
Shedding Light On Bubbly Graphene
Scientists at the Institute of Basic Science in South Korea have used a single laser beam to probe the behavior of graphene bubbles.
How Plants Brace Themselves Against Infection
Scientists have discovered that plants create a special brace to ensure accurate detachment of flowers and leaves, covering the ‘wound’ left behind with cutin.
The Genetics Of Fear And Empathy
Scientists have studied observational fear in mice to find out how empathy might work in humans.
Seeing The Brain Without Opening The Skull
A research group in South Korea has devised a strategy to perform bioimaging through opaque tissues.
