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Indonesian ‘Hobbits’ May Have Come From Africa
The findings of a new study suggest that Homo floresiensis was likely a sister species of Homo habilis rather than a descendant of Homo erectus.
Frog Mucus Yields Virus-Killing Peptides
Researchers have isolated a peptide from frog mucus that can kill a wide range of flu viruses but appears harmless to human cells.
CRISPR Used To Modify Multiple Genes In Rice
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated high efficiency multiplex gene editing in plants.
Unlocking The Secret Of Fish Antifreeze Proteins In Space
In a series of experiments in space, researchers have found that supercooled water with antifreeze glycoproteins accelerates and oscillates its ice crystal growth rate.
Imaging The Aging Of The Genome In 3D
Researchers in China have developed a new 3D genome imaging technique which precisely visualizes specific genomic repetitive-sequence loci.
Nitrogen-Powered Battery Turns Air Into Energy
Researchers have developed a prototype battery powered by atmospheric nitrogen that kills two birds with one stone, simultaneously fixing nitrogen and storing energy.
Paper-Based Power Source Makes The Cut
Inspired by the art of paper-cutting, scientists have designed a light-weight, paper-based device that can harvest and store energy from body movements.
Drinking Iced Tea May Up Cholera Risk In Endemic Areas
Drinking iced tea has been linked to outbreaks of cholera in Vietnam.
Eating Fresh Fruit Associated With Lower Diabetes Risk
An apple (or banana, or orange, or any kind of fruit) a day keeps diabetes and cardiovascular diseases away.