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Love Is Blind: Cupid Beetle’s Match Found

A match has been found for the Cupid beetle, the slightly larger Termitotrox venus scarab beetle.

China, Taiwan Strengthen Food Safety Laws

Both Chinese and Taiwanese governments have taken steps to enhance food safety in their respective countries, say panelists at an event hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists.

Near-Atomic Resolution Of Nanocrystal Structure

By combining the latest techniques in both the physical and life sciences, researchers have developed a method to obtain high resolution images of nanoparticles.

Malaria Drugs Could Potentially Treat Parkinson’s

Old malaria drugs could prove to be useful in treating Parkinson's, scientists say.

Asian Scientist Writing Prize Winners Announced

A total of 24 winners received their prizes at the inaugural Asian Scientist Writing Prize 2015 held at the Science Centre Singapore.

Broadly Neutralizing Influenza Antibody Found

Researchers have isolated a broadly neutralizing influenza antibody from convalescent patients, sparking hopes for a better vaccine.

Pitcher Plants Reflect Sonar To Attract Bats

Pitcher plants have been shown to attract bats using special structures that reflect their ultrasonic calls back to them.

Metamaterial Enables ‘Quantum Tunneling’ For Sound

Researchers have created a tunable membrane ‘metamaterial’ with near-zero density, effectively recreating the quantum tunneling effect for sound waves.

South Asia’s Dengue & Chikugunya Burden Much Higher Than Expected

Although 93 percent of the people tested had been previously infected, only one percent was aware that they had been ill from dengue.