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Is The Truth Out There? FAST To Find Out
The FAST telescope in China is the latest addition to the Breakthrough Listen program, part of a set of long-term astronomical programs exploring the universe.
This Lithium Ion Battery Heals Itself Like Wolverine
Using carbon nanotubes, researchers have developed a thin, flexible lithium ion battery that can heal itself after breaking.
How Marijuana Turns The Brain On
The crystal structure of the human cannabinoid receptor could help explain the unexpectedly complex and occasionally harmful effects of marijuana.
2016 President’s Science and Technology Awardees Announced
Three individuals and a team comprising four parties in Singapore have been awarded the President’s Science and Technology Awards, presented by President Tony Tan Keng Yam.
The Holy Grail Of Holograms: High Resolution, Wide Viewing Angle
Researchers have developed a holographic 3D display technology has six times the normal viewing angle.
What Connects The Brain’s Two Hemispheres
Scientists have identified the cells behind a common brain disorder where the connection between the brain's left and right hemispheres fails to form.
China’s New Two-Child Policy Unlikely To Lead To Population Boom
The effect of China's two-child policy on the shrinking workforce and rapid population aging may not be felt for two decades.
Caregiver Depression: Worse For Daughters Or Daughters-In-Law?
Researchers have found that the emotional relationship between dementia patients and their caregivers may contribute to the caregivers' depression.
50% Of Myanmar’s Population Has High Cholesterol
Unhealthy lifestyles have been blamed as hypertension and high cholesterol rates in Myanmar rise to worrying levels.