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How Saturn Put A Ring On It
What are the distinctive rings of Saturn, Neptune and Uranus made of? The fragments of nearby large objects that were destroyed by tidal forces.
The Science Of Thick Skin
The thick skin on the soles of the feet and other parts of the body is maintained by high-frequency basal cell division, researchers have found.
Why East Asian Stomach Bugs Cause More Harm
The structure of the CagA protein could help scientists determine the degree of injury to the gastric mucous lining caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Snap Go The Spindles
Drugs which snap the spindles of diving cells could also be effective anti-cancer compounds, researchers say.
Achoo! Cold Medicine Could Help Slow Bladder Cancer In Mice
Flufenamic acid, currently used for treating colds, has been found to suppress the spread of bladder cancers and reduce chemoresistance in mice.
Blue Light ‘Switch’ In Plants Found
A study reveals how a key photoreceptor of plants is turned on and off, allowing them to remain responsive to light.
The Curious Case Of A Frog’s Extra Chromosomes
Millions of years ago, one frog species diverged into two species and later on became one again. How?
Semiconductor Collaboration Recognized For Successful Public Private Partnership
The award recognizes the efforts of an R&D collaboration to research and develop innovative integrated electronics systems.
A Delicious Finding: Onion Compound Has Anti-Cancer Properties
Onionin A, a natural compound derived from onions, was found to exhibit several anti-ovarian cancer properties.
