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World’s Oldest Ground-Edge Ax Found In Australia
Archaeologists in western Australia have unearthed fragments of the world’s oldest-known ground-edge ax, dating back to between 46,000 and 49,000 years ago.
Indian Space Scientist Wins 2016 IAF Hall of Fame Award
Professor Udupi Ramachandra Rao, secretary of India’s Department of Space, was instrumental to the growth of the country’s satellite industry.
Melatonin Suppresses Activity Of Brain Tumor Stem-Like Cells
The ‘sleep hormone’ melatonin directly targets stem-like cells of glioblastomas by altering their biology and inhibiting their ability to multiply.
Male Pheromone Makes Mice More Aggressive
ESP1 not only promotes sexual behavior in females, but acts on males as well—and even the mouse secreting it.
Black Carbon Contributes To Global Warming
Particles produced from incomplete fossil fuel combustion and biomass burning go through a stage where they absorb more light, contributing to global warming.
Scientists Develop Solid CO2 Sorbents With High Surface Area
Thanks to its morphology, fibrous nanosilica would allow for better carbon capture capacity, kinetics and recyclability.
Coral DNA Reveals How Well They Deal With Stress
Corals that have a better capacity to deal with environmental stressors, such as bleaching, can be identified from their individual genetic makeup.
Mundipharma Builds Antiseptic Facility In Singapore
The BETADINE Consumer Health Hub will combine R&D, manufacturing and distribution of their povidone-iodine-based solutions.
A Young Scientist’s Starfish-Filled Holiday
With a science-obsessed kid in tow, any vacation can become a wonder-filled, educational scientific adventure.
