12/05/2017

Water droplets as miniaturized test tubes

Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed laboratory equipment that facilitates the search for active substances and the examination of cell samples, reducing costs by a factor of up to 100.

Study shows photos more credible, cartoons more persuasive

If you're creating a message to educate, inform, or persuade, don't underestimate the power of a well-executed cartoon.  A new study at the University of Illinois suggests if you're trying to convince the public to change ...

Latest fast radio burst adds to mystery of their source

(Phys.org)—An international team of space researchers has reported on the detection of a new fast radio burst (FRB) and their efforts to trace its source. They have written a paper describing the detection and search for ...

Stem cells in plants and animals behave surprisingly similarly

A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the behaviour of stem cells in plants and animals is surprisingly similar. The researchers were able to produce mathematical equations that reveal very small differences ...

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