Researchers have created a peptide (a small piece of protein), linked to a light-responsive dye,…
Month: October 2013
Glowing neurons reveal networked link between brain, whiskers
New research on mouse whiskers reveals a surprise — at the fine scale, the sensory…
Just ask the animals: Fishers with GPS sensors show animal movements
Many animals are adapting to human encroachment of their natural habitats. Carnivores in particular require…
Working to the beat
Scientists have contributed significantly towards a first explanation for the development of music. Contrary to…
Solar panels can be used to provide heating and air conditioning
The use of solar panels to produce hot water for the bathroom is standard practice,…
New heat-resistant materials could vastly improve solar cell efficiency
Scientists have created a heat-resistant thermal emitter that could significantly improve solar cell efficiency. The…
Genetic fingerprinting of pearls developed
For the first time, a group of researchers has succeeded in isolating DNA from pearls…
Brain connections underlying accurate introspection revealed
The human mind is not only capable of cognition and registering experiences but also of…
Eye contact builds bedside trust
Doctors who make a lot of eye contact are viewed as more likable and empathetic…
Vulnerabilities Discovered in Global Vessel Tracking Systems
Text by Marco Balduzzi and Kyle Wilhoit Trend Micro researchers have discovered that flaws in…