Dirt detector

Revival of nerves

Some neurone functions restore on their own following a spinal cord or brain damage

A parasite's parasite

Extreme care is required to ensure the purity of plasmodium cultures

Red hot chilli peppers

Sweet tooth

Like humans, plants, too, have a penchant for sugar

Retro-clean

The 'greening' of an industrial gas turbine

Natural antifreeze

The colour red

Jupiter's Great Red spot resembles a lopsided wedding cake, say experts

To trust or

Guess what is common to viral strains that infect bacteria and two supposed partners in crime

Fidget away the fat

A study reveals how fidgety and restless people do not gain weight even if they overeat

Of bees, flowers and robbery

Earlier thought to be plant-friendly, the bumblebee actually inhibits plant reproduction

3D imager

Jupiter's winds

What keeps Jupiter and its plasma sheet in synchronous orbit

Looking back

By studying distant galaxies, we can test and refine our theories of star formation

Small-talk

Red surprise

Dissolving dioxin

Lethal maternal cells

Dazzling rays

Tracing cosmic rays

Risks of travelling

Recovering rare metals

Japanese scientists have found a way to recover rare-earth metals from seawater

Distant relatives

Video doctor

A new antenna system can soon become a lifesaver for travellers taken ill

Sucking secrets