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Water Vapor Worsens Haze In China
By analyzing the 2012-2013 winter haze events in Beijing, scientists in China have discovered that water vapor molecules combine with fine particles in the atmosphere to amplify haze pollution in China.
Lengthening The Carbon Chain At Room Temperature
By oxidizing the iridium center of a reaction intermediate, scientists in South Korea have achieved arylation of C-H bonds at mild conditions.
Microneedle Patch Zaps Tummy Fats Away
Scientists in Singapore have created a micro-needle patch that helps control weight gain and fat accumulation.
The Importance Of Zinc In Respiratory Diseases
Researchers in Japan have identified zinc transport as a critical element of lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.
Targeting DNA Damage Repair In Childhood Brain Tumors
Scientists in Japan have analyzed the chromosomes of brain tumors and discovered an inhibitor molecule that could be used in the treatment of childhood brain cancer.
A Chilling Discovery About Rice
A research group in China has revealed a signaling pathway that allows rice plants to tolerate low temperatures.
An AI That Learns Through Conversation
Japanese researchers have developed a dialogue system that allows computers to learn word meanings through conversations with humans.
Mapping The Brain’s Cholinergic Neuron Circuits
Scientists in China have generated a precise 3D whole-brain atlas of the cholinergic system in the human brain.
A Kink In The Armor Of Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Scientists in Japan have discovered a molecular target that could improve the treatment of drug-resistant prostate cancer.