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Beetles Largely Unchanged After A Hundred Million Years
Fossilized beetles found in 99-million-year-old amber share many similar characteristics with their living family members, say scientists in China.
Autophagy: The Link Between Inflammation And Alzheimer’s
A research team in South Korea has shown that inflammation suppresses autophagy in brain-resident immune cells, resulting in progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Turning Emissions Into Electricity
Carbon dioxide could become a potent energy source thanks to technology developed by researchers in South Korea and the US.
When 3D Printing Meets Soft Robotics
Using multi-material 3D printing, researchers in Singapore and China have developed actuators that are soft but still capable of bearing loads.
Whale Sharks Eat Their Veggies Too
Blood tests reveal that whale sharks off the coast of Okinawa consume significant amounts of plants and algae.
Catalyzing A Path Towards ‘Greener’ Plastics
Manganese dioxide crystals are ideal catalysts for synthesizing renewable polymers, say researchers from Japan.
Getting To The Root Of Airport Congestion
Japanese researchers have developed a simulation method that analyzes human behavior to identify key causes of airport congestion.
A Cheaper Way To Make Artificial Compound Eyes
Researchers in China have devised a low-cost method to manufacture artificial compound eyes.
Takeda Completes Acquisition Of Shire
The acquisition of Shire allows Takeda to expand its R&D efforts in four therapeutic areas: oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience and rare diseases.