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What Fossilized Feathers Can Tell Us About Dino Colors
Researchers have identified beta-keratin near microbodies in the feathers of a 130 million-year-old bird, hinting at its possible color.
Mouse Model For Studying Zika Developed
Immunosuppressed mice that developed Zika had testicular inflammation that could be an important marker in humans infected with the virus.
Rice Farming In India Much Older Than Thought
Rice may have been independently domesticated in India in parallel to developments in China, researchers say.
How The Eye Decides On What To See
A new study suggests that our attention process has two different stages, resolving disputes over how we process visual information.
Using The Common Cold To Tackle HIV
Scientists have used the common cold virus and a DNA-based vaccine to stimulate protection against HIV in the gut and bodily cavities of mice.
Luxembourg And Singapore Establish Bilateral Research Collaborations
Singapore has entered a bilateral research collaboration with Luxembourg, focusing on materials science and business analytics.
Capture Carbon & Generate Fuel At The Same Time
Researchers have developed a catalyst that can simultaneously remove carbon dioxide and generate new diesel fuel.
What Makes Chinese Citizens Buy Electric Vehicles?
A new study has revealed that monthly income and the number of cars a family owns are factors that strongly influence whether Chinese customers buy electric vehicles.
Zhao Dongyuan Wins 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Prize
Chinese materials scientist Zhao Dongyuan is the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize winner for 2016 for discovering new materials that have had an impact on the environment and human health.