Researchers have developed elastic, self-healing wires in which both the liquid-metal core and the polymer…
Month: January 2013
New way to identify ‘smoked’ grapes and wines
With climate change sparking concern about an increased risk of wildfires, scientists are reporting development…
Putting the squeeze on cells: By deforming cells, researchers can deliver RNA, proteins and nanoparticles for many applications
Living cells are surrounded by a membrane that tightly regulates what gets in and out…
More efficient way to make popular prescription medication
In a demonstration of the power of green chemistry, scientists are reporting development of a…
Studies provide insights into inherited causes of autism
The most consistent finding of autism research lies in the revelation that the disorders are…
New brain circuit sheds light on development of voluntary movements
All parents know the infant milestones: turning over, learning to crawl, standing, and taking that…
Greenland ice cores reveal warm climate of the past
Between 130,000 and 115,000 years ago, Earth’s climate was warmer than today. But how much…
Whole-exome sequencing identifies inherited mutations in autism
While autism clearly runs in some families, few inherited genetic causes have been found. A…
New Greenland ice core reveals warmer temperatures 120,000 years ago
A new study provides surprising details on changes in Earth’s climate during the last warm…
Researchers make DNA data storage a reality: Every film and TV program ever created — in a teacup
Researchers have created a way to store data in the form of DNA – a…