Nature Communications

Understanding how liquid crystal molecules change positions, creating structural deformations known as topological defects, could unlock questions about similar defects in the fabric of the universe.

Experimental evidence shows that Asian elephants possess numerical skills similar to those in humans.

Printable solar materials could soon turn many parts of a house into solar panels.

A recent study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has introduced a novel electric vehicle (EV) battery technology that is more energy-efficient than gasoline-powered engines.

A recent study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has presented the notion of “DNA Phase Separation”, which suggests that the DNA within the nucleus may trigger phase separation, like oil in water.

Uncovered details of a molecular pathway in cancer cells could lead to improved treatment.

Research counters the expectation that organs of babies with congenital heart disease are smaller than average.

Collaboration between Nagoya University and Cornell University develops improved model to assess the ability of black carbon to warm the Earth's atmosphere.

How cells arrange themselves into precise tissue structures like wings is a response, and a resistance, to global mechanical patterning in a tissue.

Genetic study shows that Javan lutung monkeys have a poor sense of taste.

International study develops innovative method to discover new anti-epileptic drug in record time, with potential to do the same for other diseases.

Researchers at Nagoya University have identified the series of molecules involved in the regeneration of damaged nerves in roundworm, showing that it largely overlaps with the signals used by the intrinsic removal system to take up and process dying cells.

Researchers observe that red-fronted lemurs may chew on millipedes to rid themselves of intestinal parasites.

The table groups molecules according to the nano-shapes they form.

Researchers control the self-assembly of molecules to form an ultralight, porous gel. This could lead to wide-ranging applications for construction, aerospace, electronics and the environment.

Results are the first to demonstrate a causal link between testosterone and rank-related consumer preference for status-enhancing goods.

Based on a new study of how near-Earth asteroid Phaethon reflects light at different angles, astronomers think that its surface may reflect less light than previously thought. This is an exciting mystery for the recently approved DESTINY+ mission to investigate when it flies past Phaethon.

Researchers show that female nipples are more diverse in size than male nipples – going against assumptions from evolutionary biology.

Researchers more than doubled the ability of a material to convert heat into electricity, which could help reduce the amount of wasted heat, and thus wasted fossil fuel, in daily activities and industries.

Researchers discover gold nanoparticles in natural plant tissues.

Researchers investigate how the blue-tongued skink uses a full-tongue display to deter attacking predators.

Research shows that endemic New Zealand bat’s courtship song is complex and gives clues about the physiological characteristics of potential mates

A team of researchers from Hokkaido University and Kansai University has developed DNA-assisted molecular robots that autonomously swarm in response to chemical and physical signals, paving the way for developing future nano-machines. [This release was originally published on 31st January. This new version contains a video clip in the link below]

A team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has demonstrated the possibility to induce and control a magnetic response in a nonmagnetic layer material though selective excitation of specific vibration of the material.

Radioactive materials could soon be detected from up to a few hundred metres away.

Low rises on the ocean floor at a depth of 5,500 meters in the western North Pacific regulate surface flows and create sharp sea surface temperature (SST) fronts, which have tremendous effects on the climate and marine resources.

Researchers show how a fish species in Lake Tanganyika works together to secure additional food sources.

New data reveal that female Japanese macaques bathe in hot springs to lower stress from cold weather.

Research shows that rats can detect tuberculosis in children with higher accuracy than standard microscopy tests.

Japanese researchers have observed superconductivity in a quasicrystal for the first time.