Feelers into preplanned development
The bristles of a fruitfly demonstrate how the concept of 'prepatterns' governs biological development
Three pronged attack
Promising results from new drug developments were discussed at the Vancouver AIDS conference but questions about their long-term benefits and …
Layered wonder
Ongoing work on metallic film multilayers could facilitate their already extensive use in industry
New isotopes on the block
A German heavy ion laboratory discovers new isotopes and also sights nickel 78, which has uses in nuclear as well as astrophysics
Frozen chaos
Experiments with superconducting wires in magnetic field could lead researchers on to a better understanding of that curious amorphous solid -- glass
Handy phone
Soon it will be possible to receive a call or dial a number anywhere, anytime, on your wristwatch
Growth that inhibits
Researchers from the US have recently declared that it may be possible to reduce the degree of mercury pollution in the soil by simply growing …
A pair of W's
With the creation of the W particle in laboratory, researchers hope to clear up some of the mysteries in particle physics
The scars in the stars
Two European experiments performed with helium-3 uphold the theory of defect formation during phase transition, and clear some of the fog over …
Small wonder
Shake a few bits of silicon in a petri-dish containing water and lo, you have a three-dimensional structure!
Saviour steroids
A new theory attempts to explain the mystery behind steroid hormones' anti-inflammatory and immuno-suppressive qualities
Yeastly tales
Mating practices of yeast cells provide some pointers to the little-known area of asymmetrical cell division
On hoary grey cells
There is new evidence that the human brain does not generally disintegrate with advancing age. And that even if it does, the maladies are curable
Temperamental fabric
The weather may be unpredictable but this new fabric quickly adjusts to its mood swings and maintains a balance between your body temperature and …
Not junk
Introns, which till recently were seen just as junk DNA, might be playing an important role in coding
The omega of it
Research points to the existence of a developmentally regulated gene that does not encode any protein
New life for nerves forgotten
Preliminary studies reveal that a particular group of compounds could go a long way in regenerating nerves damaged by diseases such as multiple …
Tough time, safe landing
Results of simulated landings using the global positioning system show that planes can now land safely even in zero visibility
Destination drive
The Japanese have come up with a new software that guides drivers about the best route to where they are headed, avoiding the traffic jams on way
The bending details
At the spring meeting of the Materials Research Society, researchers for the first time showed what happens at the atomic level when a material bends
Return of a fabric
Instant success, total failure and stupendous return -polyester completes the cycle and comes out of oblivion to hit the market once again
To wake you up
Good news for somnolent drivers: a new system that wakes them up if they are feeling drowsy on the wheels is all set to enter the market
Toxic truths
A soil bacterium produces a lethal toxin which kills insects as they chew their way into a plant
Tumour truths
The p53 protein's association with tumours is probed further, leading to revelations about tumour growth
Stable switch
A flicker of brain signals received by a 'mind switch' and 10, disabled people can do a lot of handy work!
