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Pretty Grape: How Grape Seed Extract Makes Mice Live Longer
Research from China demonstrates that a flavonoid extracted from grape seeds increases the lifespan of old mice by killing cells that promote aging.
When Two Wastewater Treatment Methods Are Better Than One
Coupling two popular chemical processes leads to better organic pollutant removal than either method alone, say researchers from India and Saudi Arabia.
Asian Scientist Magazine And Singularity Group To Produce ‘The Hacktivist’ Documentary
The Hacktivist will shed light on the debate over transparency between users and corporations in the hardware world.
What Speaking Multiple Languages Does To The Brain
The benefits of speaking multiple languages can be seen in the brain, according to a South Korean study of young children.
The Mutation Behind The Delta Variant’s Severity
A mutation in the spike protein enhances the Delta variant's ability to fuse with host cells, resulting in more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Mining Microalgae To Reduce Carbon Emissions
A new machine learning-powered method is speeding up how scientists study microalgal cell factories and their carbon cycling functions.
Measuring Blood Alcohol Levels Through The Ears
A new device that fits over a person's ears can measure real-time changes in blood alcohol levels through the skin.
Space Mice Reveal Why Muscles Waste Away In Space
Exposing mice aboard the International Space Station to artificial gravity has revealed the molecular mechanisms behind muscle waste.
Digging Up The Genetic Origins Of Inner Asia’s Mummies
Genomic analysis of the Tarim Basin mummies has revealed their origins as a local group in China's Xinjiang region, rather than a migratory population.