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7 Must-Read Stories In December 2018
From diagnosing disease to exploring the far side of the moon, these were the seven most popular stories in December 2018.
Jackie Ying Receives 2018 TÜBA Academy Prize
Professor Jackie Y. Ying is the first woman to receive the TÜBA Academy Prize in the Science and Engineering Sciences category.
Parasite Eyes Inspire Ultrathin Camera
Researchers in South Korea have engineered an ultrathin digital camera based on the eye structure of Xenos peckii, a type of wasp parasite.
Two Types Of Qubits Are Better Than One
Using two different types of qubits with complementary properties, an international group of scientists are hoping to help make quantum computing scalable.
Seniors Care More For Strangers’ Financial Welfare, Study Finds
While young adults take more risks when making financial decisions for others, older people regard others’ financial outcomes as important as their own and therefore act more conservatively.
Sticky Situations A Boon For Polymer Science
Researchers in Japan have found a way to make industrial polymers sticky without the use of glue or other binding substances.
Flu Vaccine Effective In The Elderly, Study Finds
A research group in Singapore has demonstrated that the flu vaccine induces a strong protective immune response in the elderly.
A Silver (Nano)lining For Smart Fabrics
Fibers coated with silver nanowires could be the future of wearable electronics, researchers say.
AKARI Finds Signs Of Water In Asteroids
A Japanese research team has used the infrared camera aboard the AKARI satellite to detect the presence of hydrated materials inside C-type asteroids.