Researchers have demonstrated that graphene is able to convert a single photon that it absorbs…
Month: February 2013
UN sustainable energy initiative could put world on a path to climate targets
The UN’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative, if successful, could make a significant contribution to…
How the Ocean loses nitrogen: Scientists identify key factor that controls nitrogen availability in the Ocean
During an expedition to the South Pacific Ocean, scientists discovered that organic matter derived from…
Fragments of continents hidden under lava in Indian Ocean: New micro-continent detected under Reunion and Mauritius
The islands Reunion and Mauritius, both well-known tourist destinations, are hiding a micro-continent, which has…
New type of gene that regulates tumour suppressor PTEN identified
Researchers have identified a new so-called pseudogene that regulates the tumor-suppressing PTEN gene. They hope…
Asthma drug found highly effective in treating chronic, severe hives and itch
An international team of researchers has found that a once-a-month, high-dose injection of a commonly…
Distinct niches in bone marrow nurture blood stem cells
In research that could one day improve the success of stem cell transplants and chemotherapy,…
Analytical trick accelerates protein studies
Researchers have found a new way to accelerate a workhorse instrument that identifies proteins. The…
The ultimate chimp challenge: Chimps do challenging puzzles for the fun of it
Scientists are putting their bananas away, because chimpanzees don’t need any persuading when it comes…
Hubble sees a glowing jet from a young star
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image showing an object known as HH…