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Satellites Reveal The Secrets Of The Himalayas
Mineral ‘signatures’ seen from space have revealed where the Indian and Eurasian sub-continents collided to form the Himalayan mountain range.
How Polymers May Have Given Rise To Life
A study by scientists in Japan reveals the simple chemical process that may have led to life on Earth.
Masaki Kashiwara Wins 2018 Kyoto Prize
Masaki Kashiwara has been awarded the 2018 Kyoto Prize for his outstanding contributions to modern mathematics.
Synthetic Biology Yields New Steroid Antibiotics
A research group in Japan has taken a synthetic biology approach to the development of steroid antibiotics.
Winners Of 2018 Nikkei Asia Prizes Announced
A Chinese environmentalist, a Vietnamese pediatrician and an Indian reformer have been awarded the 23rd Nikkei Asia Prizes.
A Washable, Breathable E-Textile (VIDEO)
A group of researchers in China has developed washable electronic textiles and fashioned them into a wristband that can control household appliances.
Getting To The Heart Of Congenital Heart Disease
The acetylation of metabolic enzymes plays a key role in regulating heart muscle development in newborns, study says.
Meteorite Hints At Hidden Water On The Moon
The discovery of moganite in a lunar meteorite found in northwestern Africa suggests that water may be abundant on the Moon.
22,000-Year-Old Panda Ancestor Found In Southern China
Mitochondrial DNA from a 22,000-year-old specimen found in a cave in Southern China belongs to an ancient panda, study says.