Andrés E. Brunetti By Elizabeth PennisiJul. 13, 2020 , 3:00 PM What color makes tree frogs so vibrantly green? The blue beneath their skin, of course. Those are the findings of a new study, which reveal that a unique protein complex that reflects blue light is responsible for an unusual green—helping them blend in to…


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Lithium being extracted from brine in Bolivia By Robert F. ServiceJul. 13, 2020 , 5:05 PM Booming electric vehicle sales have spurred a growing demand for lithium. But the light metal, which is essential for making power-packed rechargeable batteries, isn’t abundant. Now, researchers report a major step toward tapping a virtually limitless lithium supply: pulling…


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CARLA LOUISE BROWN By Elisabeth PainJul. 13, 2020 , 10:00 AM Carla Brown discovered her passion for health and science communication as a teenager. One day when she was in her doctor’s office, she remembers looking at a poster on the wall, which listed instructions for washing hands. She said to her mom, “When I’m…


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Barbara Domayne-Hayman says scientific entrepreneurs should think in terms of knockbacks, not failure.Credit: Francis Crick Institute A successful entrepreneur has to pull things together and influence people. They need to be able to raise money, be good at presenting ideas and building trust, and know how to lead and inspire a team. In my part-time…


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Several high-profile papers on COVID-19 research have come under fire from people in the scientific community in recent weeks. Two articles addressing the safety of certain drugs when taken by COVID-19 patients were retracted, and researchers are calling for the retraction of a third paper that evaluated behaviors that mitigate coronavirus transmission.


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