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What Maketh Good Science? (VIDEO)

At an exclusive fireside chat on 6 November 2017, three distinguished scientists will field questions from students and junior scientists on publishing strategy, grantsmanship and careers in science.

Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer Without Biopsies

A team of researchers in Japan have developed an imaging method to diagnose colorectal cancer without taking a biopsy.

Ancient Red Aurora Sheds Light On Magnetic Storms

Using historic accounts of a rare red aurora over Kyoto in 1770, scientists in Japan have gained insight into the intensity and frequency of magnetic storms.

Understanding Venoms From Genomes

By analyzing the genomes of the Taiwan and Sakishima pit vipers, scientists in Japan have gained an understanding into how venoms evolve.

Breaking The Silence On Osteoporosis

Half of the people who suffered a fragility fracture were unaware that it is a symptom of osteoporosis, according to a survey conducted by the Fight the Fracture campaign.

The Hippocampus At The Crossroads Of Learning And Memory

By artificially manipulating the activity of specific brain regions in rodents, scientists in Hong Kong have demonstrated that the hippocampus integrates brain signals to enable learning and memory.

Blocking The Zika Virus’ Escape Route

Scientists in Singapore and Switzerland have developed an antibody that neutralizes multiple strains of Zika virus.

Crawling Back From The Brink Of Extinction

Scientists in Japan and Australia have confirmed that the Lord Howe Island stick insect, once thought to be extinct, survived by hiding out on a nearby island.

Bursting The Bubble Of Ignorance Surrounding Nanobubbles

Scientists in China have discovered how nanobubbles burst by modelling the way these bubbles interact with a variety of surfactants.