Techno Man
Drops of liquid crystal molecules branch out into strange structures
New research published in Nature reveals that, when cooled, droplets containing chain-like liquid crystal molecules transform from spheres into complex shapes such as flowers,...
Zika vaccine protects fetus in pregnant monkeys
An experimental vaccine against the Zika virus reduced the amount of virus in pregnant rhesus macaques and improved fetal outcomes. The work could help...
Researchers determine age for last known settlement by a direct ancestor to modern humans
An international team of researchers has determined the age of the last known settlement of the species Homo erectus, one of modern humans' direct...
Grain traits traced to ‘dark matter’ of rice genome
Research finds that a sizeable amount of domestication-related changes in rice reflects selection on traits that are determined by a portion of the genome...
‘Upgraded’ CRISPR tool
Scientists have captured the first images of a new gene editing tool that could improve upon existing CRISPR-based tools.
Topological materials for information technology offer lossless transmission of signals
New experiments with magnetically doped topological insulators at BESSY II have revealed possible ways of lossless signal transmission that involve a surprising self-organizational phenomenon....
Membrane inspired by bone and cartilage efficiently produces electricity from saltwater
Inspired by membranes in the body tissues of living organisms, scientists have combined aramid nanofibers used in Kevlar with boron nitride to construct a...
The delicate water lily: A rose by another name?
A new study reports the 409-megabase genome sequence of the blue-petal water lily (Nymphaea colorata). The conclusion of the 47 coauthors is that although...
Solar power from ‘the dark side’ unlocked by a new formula
Most of today's solar panels capture sunlight and convert it to electricity only from the side facing the sky. If the dark underside of...
Solving the puzzle of IgG4-related disease, the elusive autoimmune disorder
IgG4-related disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting millions and has no established cure. Previous research indicates that T cells, a major component of the...
