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Use Salt To Achieve An Environmentally-Friendly ‘Lotus Effect’
Looking for a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly way to make surfaces water-repellant? Try salt.
Super-Kamiokande Is Poised To Catch A Supernova In Action
Supernovas are rare—only three or four happen every century—but the Super-Kamiokande scientists are ready to capture it with their detectors.
Cas9 Makes Detecting Pathogens More Flexible
Scientists have developed a universal pathogen detection system that can be easily programmed by Cas9 guide RNAs.
Mitochondrial Membrane Collapse Associated With ALS
The disruption of the mitochondria-associated membrane is an indicator of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, researchers say.
Chemists Synthesize ‘Game-Changing’ Antibiotic Teixobactin
Chemists in Hong Kong have successfully synthesized the newly-discovered antibiotic drug, teixobactin.
Fossilized Skull Of World’s Biggest Saber-Toothed Cat Found In China
Ironically, the polar bear-sized sabertooth cat had a smaller than average bite and went for smaller prey.
Sniffing Out The Cause Of Smell Loss
Can't smell? This test could help decide what kind of treatment you should receive.
I Am A Robot Man, I Have A Drone… Robot Drone Man!
Fear not lonely people in faraway places, robot drone man could soon pay you a visit.
Merck Commits €250 Million To Drug Production In China
Merck has inaugurated its Nantong plant in Jiangsu province, its largest manufacturing plant outside of Europe.