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Novel Nine-Carbon Structure Found In Australian Shrub
Researchers in Japan have discovered a spiro-nonene structure produced by the red-fruited laurel, a plant native to the rainforests of eastern Australia.
Hopping Around The Color Spectrum (VIDEO)
Scientists have drawn inspiration from frogs to develop a composite material that can display a wide range of colors.
The Goldilocks Zone For Graphene-Coated Nanoparticles
Scientists in Japan have identified the precise number of graphene layers that would help to stabilize nanoparticles without compromising their catalytic ability.
Once Eaten By Birds, Stick Insects Get The Ride Of Their Lives
For stick insects, becoming bird food isn’t the end of the road, but may be the start of a long-distance journey.
Superlattice ‘Sandwich’ Converts Wasted Heat To Electricity
Researchers in Japan and Taiwan have designed a superlattice that has double the thermoelectric conversion rate of previous methods.
Robotic Bloodhound Picks Scents Off The Ground
Scientists in Japan have used a technique known as localized surface plasmon resonance to develop a robot ‘bloodhound’ that is highly sensitive to odors.
7 Must-Read Stories In June 2018
Health threats like Nipah virus infection, cancer and Parkinson's disease weighed on the minds of readers in June 2018.
How To Send Molecules On A One-Way Journey
Researchers in Japan have invented a ratchet-like molecular machine, where a chemical reaction is coupled with unidirectional movement.
From The Horse’s Mouth: Horses Can Read Human Emotions
Scientists in Japan have discovered how horses perceive human emotional cues.
