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How Early Humans Survived The Toba Eruption
Despite the climate impacts of the Toba eruption 74,000 years ago, our early ancestors in Africa were likely shielded from the catastrophe's worst effects.
Forming New Neurons With Help From Gut Microbes
According to scientists, gut microbes that metabolize tryptophan release molecules that stimulate the production of new neurons in the adult brain.
Philippine Birds On The Brink Of Extinction
Deforestation, habitat degradation and wildlife exploitation are among the factors increasing the extinction risk of Philippine birds, find scientists.
Detecting COVID-19 With A Single Blow
Through a new breathalyzer developed by Singapore start-up Breathonix, detecting COVID-19 could soon be as quick and easy as blowing into a mouthpiece.
Capturing Curved Objects Through X-rays
A flexible X-ray created by embedding nanocrystals in rubber is paving the way for the ultra-high-resolution imaging of curved objects.
Wealth Gap Drives Global Wildlife Trade, Study Says
Wealth inequality is a key driver of global wildlife trade, with higher-income countries being the top consumers of wildlife products.
Painting The Rainbow With Engineered Bacteria
Using metabolic and membrane engineering, South Korean scientists produced seven natural rainbow colorants from engineered E. coli bacteria.
Redefining Asian Science
As the world’s economic and scientific epicenters shift to Asia, the impact of the region's rich cultural heritage on research and development is becoming more apparent.
Meet The Magnet-Controlled Miniature Robots
Measuring the size of a grain of rice, these new miniature robots can move across three dimensions with the help of magnetic fields.