More power to the magnesium battery
It is cheap, abundant and carries a hefty charge. Now the metal has been yoked to vanadium to better harness its capability P Rajendran Build a better battery and tech…
A dino in iridescent color
A wonderfully preserved Jurassic relative of both birds and T. rex shows that iridescent feathers were fashionable in ancient times, too
Do jellyfish dream of android squid?
Out of the closet: Intriguing research suggests that sleep has a long evolutionary history P. Rajendran Sometimes great ideas come to life in garages, at others in closets, as in…
Better ways to stimulate the brain
Sound, light and current help researchers to tweak grey matter function in both health and disease P. Rajendran Nuance is redefining the art and the evidence-based science of brain stimulation.…
Getting zapped for science
A researcher finds out what makes an electric eel leap out of the water and deliver repeated shocks to his forearm