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7 Must-Read Stories In November 2017
Outstanding scientists, ambitious biotech startups, modernized acupuncture and a video of CRISPR in action were the hottest topics of November 2017.
High Temperatures Accelerate Dengue Virus Maturation
A team of researchers in China report that at periods of prolonged high temperatures favor the growth and spread of the dengue virus.
Six Researchers Awarded The 2017 Infosys Prize
Six scientists have been awarded the prestigious Infosys Prize 2017, each receiving US$100,000 for their excellence in research.
Kerry Sieh Elected As AAAS Fellow
Sieh, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore, has been elected as an AAAS fellow for his contributions to paleoseismology and natural hazards research.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Amalendu Krishna
Although mathematics is perceived by many as a difficult subject, Professor Amalendu Krishna finds the precision of numbers to be extremely intriguing and intellectually stimulating.
Fossilized Eggs Shed Light On Flying Dinosaurs
Three-dimensionally preserved eggs of pterosaurs reveal the history behind the life cycle of the dinosaur.
Why Some El Niño Events Are Harder To Predict
Current climate prediction models have systematic biases that skew their ability to predict central Pacific El Niño events, researchers say.
Kazutoshi Mori Wins 2018 Breakthrough Prize
Kazutoshi Mori was recognized for his discovery of the unfolded protein response, a cellular quality-control system that detects disease-causing unfolded proteins and directs cells to take corrective measures.
Memory Of Faces Declines In Early Dementia
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that the ability to memorize faces decreases during the preliminary stages of dementia.