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A continental jigsaw
A new study sheds more light on how Argentina came into its present form
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 …
Across the tera
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
Stutter talk
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
Panacea for insomniacs
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 …
Improving Arecibo
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
Prehistoric flyer
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
Playing with molecules
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