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The Future Of Electronics Is Flexible
Researchers have developed a new type of organic semiconductor that is both efficient and stable—ideal for next-generation flexible electronics.
Smartphone Batteries Go Solar To Light Rural Homes
Recycled smartphone batteries could power solar LED lamps in rural communities—and create jobs in the process.
Asian Institutions Continue Climb Up Nature’s Publishing Index (VIDEO)
China, Japan and South Korea are the top three countries on the 2016 Nature Index, a ranking based on the scientific output of over 60,000 research articles.
Why Do Our Mouths Feel Dry After Drinking Wine?
That strange, dry mouth feel after drinking wine happens when tannins in tannic acid bind with mucins on the tongue, causing friction on the tongue's surface.
An Antibody Approach To Preventing Sepsis
Research in mice suggests that a new antibody-based therapy could be a valuable weapon in the battle against sepsis.
Pressing Pause On Cell Membrane Movement
Researchers have developed an optogenetic process that stops cell membrane movements for observation purposes, akin to pressing a pause button.
Singaporean, Korean & Israeli Universities Form Joint Research Partnership
Nanyang Technological University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have launched a collaborative research program in emerging fields.
DNA-DNA Interactions Could Influence Chromosome Structure
To carry out their roles, do DNA molecules interact with proteins—the prevailing hypothesis—or with each other? A study now provides direct evidence for the latter.
Simple Paper-Based Test Could Help Prevent Food Poisoning
Researchers have developed a paper-based test that can detect food-borne pathogens within a few minutes.
