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Ultrasound Slows Brain Aging In Mice

This study suggests that scanning ultrasound treatment could help keep our brains younger as we get older.

Ancient Microbes Discovered To Be Key Source Of Methane

The discovery of methane-metabolizing genes in ancient microbes is changing how scientists understand the global carbon cycle.

14 Inspiring Innovators From Asia

Meet some of Asia's best and brightest engineers and inventors.

When Budgies Play Chicken

To avoid mid-air collisions, budgies always veer right, a tactic that could inform the design of autonomous flying drones.

Nemo And Other Reef Fish Can See Colors We Can’t

If Disney's Nemo, Marlin and Dory were real, they would probably be able to see color regions in greater detail than we can.

Synthetic Oil Delayed ALS Symptoms In Mice: Study

A potential treatment may help delay motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease brought into the spotlight by the ice bucket challenge.

Ironically, Camouflaging Octopi & Squids Are Colorblind: Study

While they can effortlessly blend with the colors of their environment, cephalopods like cuttlefish, squid and octopus are themselves colorblind.

How Improve Genomic Analysis? Attach Some Sequins

Called sequins, these synthetic human genome sequences can help researchers optimize how gene sequencing is carried out.

Tarantula Venom Provides Clue To Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pain

Spider venom can help researchers identify new pain pathways and develop treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.