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Summaries of papers: Saturn's second aurora, Magnetic resonance images in colour, Insight into each end of the chordate lineage, 'Identical twins', years apart, Solution for global puzzle of nitrogen-loving trees, Ticking of the segmentation clock, Warming and rising of oceans, Taking the strain in electronic devices and In pursuit of happiness

Read more of the article entitled 'Research misconduct: The tip of the iceberg'

Summaries of papers include Resolving photon numbers, Microstructures stay on track, Muscle degeneration, Measuring glacial deep-water flow, The unexpected metal, Seafloor’s influence on biodiversity and Expressing fear enhances perception

Read more of the article entitled 'Arthritis drug may help combat kidney disease'

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Locating the comfort zone, We take more risks when potential pay-offs are well defined, Sequence of response, The carbene catchers, Anderson localization of matter waves and Leaf the temperature alone

Read more of the article entitled 'Drug design: New target for Alzheimer’s drugs'

In a press release issued today, Keio University scientists have shown that pigeons are able to discriminate video images of themselves, paintings of certain painters (Van Gogh vs Chagall) and more. The video image discrimination ability is higher than 3-year-old children. (Pictures available)

Read more of the article entitled 'Keio University scientists prove pigeons have self-cognitive abilities higher than 3-year-old humans.'

Penang, Malaysia - In a press conference held today, University Science Malaysia scientists unveil their research into the healing properties of turmeric on skin tumours and wounds.

Read more of the article entitled 'Turmeric Cures Tumours'