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11 Aug 2020

Examining the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of our brain’s hard drive

Memories form a central part of our identity but how they are created and stored is still unclear. One researcher is aiming to change that.

29 Jul 2020

Remote islands: stepping stones to understanding evolution

Scientists combine new scientific techniques to test old theories on how evolution occurs on remote islands.

27 Jul 2020

Trapping tiny particles: A versatile tool for nanomanipulation

Researchers have developed a novel device for single nanoparticle trapping which has potential applications for drug discovery, disease monitoring, biomedical imaging, and more.

22 Jul 2020

Exploring the human experience of social distancing

In the time of a pandemic, scientists grapple with the hidden cost of social isolation

6 Aug 2020

Faster rates of evolution are linked to tiny genomes, study finds

Scientists uncover evidence that connects increased rates of mutation to changes in genome size in prokaryotes.

21 Jul 2020

Scientists boost stability and efficiency of next-gen solar tech

Solar modules made from perovskite material gain power to transform the solar tech industry

16 Jul 2020

Marine drifters: Interdisciplinary study explores plankton diversity

Researchers combine mathematical models, marine science, and metagenomics to answer a decades-old question – why are there so many species in the ocean?