Bella moths use poison to attract mates: Scientists are closer to finding out how

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Researchers sequence the bella moth genome, which they used to pinpoint specific genes that may confer immunity to noxious alkaloids. ​Researchers sequence the bella moth genome, which they used to pinpoint specific genes that may confer immunity to noxious alkaloids. Researchers sequence the bella moth genome, which they used to pinpoint specific genes that may confer …

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Neutrons rule the roost for cage-free lithium ions

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Scientists using neutrons set the first benchmark (one nanosecond) for a polymer-electrolyte and lithium-salt mixture. Findings could boost power and safety for lithium batteries. ​Scientists using neutrons set the first benchmark (one nanosecond) for a polymer-electrolyte and lithium-salt mixture. Findings could boost power and safety for lithium batteries. Scientists using neutrons set the first benchmark (one …

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Mess is best: Disordered structure of battery-like devices improves performance

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The energy density of supercapacitors — battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes — can be improved by increasing the ‘messiness’ of their internal structure. Researchers used experimental and computer modelling techniques to study the porous carbon electrodes used in supercapacitors. They found that electrodes with a more disordered chemical structure …

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Some scientists say insects are conscious – it doesn’t settle anything

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A group of around 40 scientists signed a declaration calling for formal acknowledgement of consciousness in a range of animals, including insects and fish – but the evidence is still lacking ​A group of around 40 scientists signed a declaration calling for formal acknowledgement of consciousness in a range of animals, including insects and fish …

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Liquid droplets shape how cells respond to change

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New research has shown that cells regulate cAMP/PKA signaling by forming liquid droplets that segregate excess PKA catalytic subunits where they can do no harm. Some cancers may block the formation of liquid droplets, leading to hyperactive signaling and tumor formation. ​New research has shown that cells regulate cAMP/PKA signaling by forming liquid droplets that …

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Physicists explain–and eliminate–unknown force dragging against water droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces

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Researchers adapt a novel force measurement technique to uncover the previously unidentified physics at play at the thin air-film gap between water droplets and superhydrophobic surfaces. ​Researchers adapt a novel force measurement technique to uncover the previously unidentified physics at play at the thin air-film gap between water droplets and superhydrophobic surfaces. Researchers adapt a novel …

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Researchers advance pigment chemistry with moon-inspired reddish magentas

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A researcher who made color history in 2009 with a vivid blue pigment has developed durable, reddish magentas inspired by lunar mineralogy and ancient Egyptian chemistry. ​A researcher who made color history in 2009 with a vivid blue pigment has developed durable, reddish magentas inspired by lunar mineralogy and ancient Egyptian chemistry. A researcher who made …

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