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Distinguished Scientists Say These Are The Grand Challenges For Science

From harnessing artificial intelligence to understanding our origins, a panel of distinguished scientists outlined the grand challenges for science in the 21st century.

Fish Out Of Water Are More Common Than You Think

Fish evolved the ability to live on land many times, according to a study that challenges the perception that this extreme lifestyle shift was likely to have been a rare occurrence.

China’s Homegrown 100 Pflops Supercomputer Leads Top500 List

China’s Sunway TaihuLight supercomputer, which can achieve a peak performance of up to 125 petaflops, is officially the world's fastest.

Blood Test Predicts Premature Birth Risk From As Early As 18 Weeks

The blood test can identify women who are at risk of having a premature birth but are not displaying symptoms—as early as 18 weeks as into their pregnancy.

Treating Water Using The Rules Of (Magnetic) Attraction

Using magnetic fields, researchers are able to analyze the amount of metal particles in tap water during water treatment processes.

Tick Tock: How ‘Clock’ Genes Control Our Circadian Rhythm

Scientists can now simultaneously monitor in real-time the switching on and off of circadian ‘clock’ genes and their effects on mouse behavior.

Vaccine Helps Immune System ‘Remember’ Cancer Threats

When activated, a special type of modified cell called aAVC promotes the maturation of dendritic cells, the gatekeepers of immune memory.

Can ASEAN Achieve Universal Healthcare? (VIDEO)

Achieving universal health coverage is a goal that many countries strive towards. Will ASEAN see a day where everyone—including rural dwellers—has full access to affordable quality healthcare?

Intrusive Parents Breed Self-Critical Kids

Children with intrusive parents had high or increased levels of self-criticalness and greater risk of depression and anxiety.