Analysis of fingermarks with synchrotron techniques provide new insights

The findings by lead researchers Prof Simon Lewis and Dr. Mark Hackett may provide opportunities to…

Researchers create efficient semisynthesis of biopharmaceutic-Fc conjugates

Biopharmaceutics consisting of middle molecules, for example, peptide or nucleic-acid aptamers, have been attracting attention as…

Time-saving simulation of peeling graphene sheets

Control of atomic-scale friction and adhesion is critical for effective manipulation of the motion of nano-…

Recipe for planets

It’s not every day that clues about the origin of our solar system fall from the…

Chameleon inspires 'smart skin' that changes color in the sun

A chameleon can alter the color of its skin so it either blends into the background…

International conflict isn't declining, new analysis finds

Contrary to popular belief, war is not declining, according to a new analysis of the last…

Discovery challenges accepted rule of organic solar cell design

Solar cells that use mixtures of organic molecules to absorb sunlight and convert it to electricity,…

Jaws reveal Australia's ancient marsupial panda

New research has revealed that Australia’s extinct short-faced kangaroos were a marsupial version of the giant…

Fire forces Japan to cancel rocket launch to ISS

A pre-dawn fire on Wednesday forced Japan’s space agency to cancel the launch of an unnamed…

EPA to scale back use of animals to test chemical toxicity

The Environmental Protection Agency is aiming to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of mammals to…