In a blind fish that dwells in deep, dark Mexican caves, scientists have found evidence…
Month: December 2013
Sniffing out danger: Fearful memories can trigger heightened sense of smell
Neuroscientists studying the olfactory — sense of smell — system in mice have discovered that…
Scientists discover double meaning in genetic code
Scientists have discovered a second code hiding within DNA. The second code contains information that…
Speeding up gene discovery
Researchers develop a new gene-editing system that enables large-scale studies of gene function.
Noble gas molecule discovered in space
A molecule containing a noble gas has been discovered in space. The molecule, argon hydride,…
Aquatic comb jelly floats into new evolutionary position
In a study that compares the genomes of aquatic life forms, researchers have found evidence…
Revolutionizing solar energy: Quantum waves found at the heart of organic solar cells
Researchers have been able to tune ‘coherence’ in organic nanostructures due to the surprise discovery…
Rapid evolution of novel forms: Environmental change triggers inborn capacity for adaptation
In the classical view of evolution, species experience spontaneous genetic mutations that produce various novel…
Smashing science: Scientists discover how explosives respond to shockwaves
Researchers have combined ultrafast time-resolved experimental measurements with theory to reveal how an explosive responds…
Graphene-based nano-antennas may enable networks of tiny machines
By taking advantage of the unique electronic properties of the material known as graphene, researchers…