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Sniffing Out How Plants Detect And React To Odor
A research group in Japan has found that odors trigger changes in the gene expression of plants, with implications on agriculture and horticulture.
Whale Sharks Eat Their Veggies Too
Blood tests reveal that whale sharks off the coast of Okinawa consume significant amounts of plants and algae.
Turn Any Surface Into A Charger With Cuttable Coils (VIDEO)
An innovative coil design allows users to cut this wireless charger into any shape and mold it around curved surfaces.
Histamine Could Boost Long-Term Memory
Histamine can improve long-term memory in both humans and mice, but might also hinder recall in people who already have good memories, study says.
Taking The Pulse Of Living, Beating Heart Muscle Cells
A research group in Japan has created a sensor to more accurately assess the behavior of heart muscle cells in vitro.
Making Way For Muography
Scientists in Japan and Hungary have announced the opening of the NEWCUT laboratory, the world’s first facility dedicated to the study of muography.
How Sperm Home In On Eggs
Researchers have identified a calcium transporter on the cell membranes of sperm that plays a role in sperm mobility.
Baby Mouse Tears Turn Off Female Mice
A research group in Japan has discovered a pheromone in young mouse tears that reduces female interest in sex, a finding which could be used as natural pest control.
Creating The Strongest Controllable Magnetic Field
Researchers in Japan have used electromagnetic flux compression to create a controllable 1,200 tesla magnetic field.
