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Where Did Saturn’s F Ring And Shepherd Satellites Come From?
Using computer simulations, scientists have found that collision of satellites drove the formation of Saturn's F ring and shepherd satellites.
7 Must-Read Stories In August 2015
In our August 2015 roundup, read all about the latest in CRISPR and cell reprogramming, parasitic wasps and how to found a medical school.
How Butterfly Larvae Manipulate Their Ant Attendants
Lycaenid butterflies secretes nutritious and mind altering nectar to keep attendant ants close by for protection.
Parasitic Wasps Control Spider Web-Weaving Abilities
Parasitic wasps can turn spiders into their zombie slaves, manipulating their web-weaving abilities to protect the wasp larvae.
The Physics Of Financial Crises
Taking the priority of debt repayments into account has helped researchers develop a model that can predict financial crises more accurately.
Ultraviolet Light Without Mercury
Researchers have successfully developed a UV lamp for skin treatment that does not use environmentally harmful mercury.
Sensing Tension In The Plasma Membrane
The membrane-bending protein FBP17 has been identified as a sensor of cell surface tension that can regulate cell migration through actin polyermization.
Fewer Complications With Dissolvable Surgical Clips
A study in mice has shown that dissolvable magnesium clips are safe and effective.
The Real Target Of Miscarriage & Thrombosis Autoantibodies
Over 80 percent of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome have autoantibodies against β2GPI in complex with HLA II.
