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Which Genes Make A Head?
Scientists are one step closer to understanding how complex organs can be regenerated, thanks to a study on head formation in frogs.
High-Precision Spectroscopy Paves The Way For Atomic Clocks
Scientists have developed a method of trapping atoms in an optical lattice that could lead to the miniaturization of atomic clocks.
‘Liquid Biopsy’ Picks Up CTCs
Scientists have developed a non-invasive method to detect circulating tumor cells, opening up possibilities for personalized cancer treatments.
Tropical Fish Migration Destroying Kelp & Seagrass
Climate change-driven overgrazing of kelp and seagrass in Japanese waters has already led to the collapse of abalone fisheries.
Helping Manganese Split Water Efficiently
Scientists have successfully mimicked photosynthesis, using a manganese-based catalyst to split water at a neutral pH.
Blue Is The Warmer Color
A study shows that blue objects are more likely to be judged as warm than red objects, defying intuitive expectations.
Death Of Aged Olfactory Neurons Reversed
Scientists were able to prevent the death of olfactory neurons in aging flies, thereby restoring innate food attraction behavior.
Japanese Artists Used Nanometer-Thin Gold Leaf
X-ray fluorescence shows that ancient Japanese artists worked with delicate nanometer-thin gold leaf.
High Stakes Science: Controversial Stem Cell Papers Retracted
The retraction of the controversial STAP cell papers should stimulate much needed discussions on scientific reform, Rebecca Tan writes.
