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Great Apes Have A Firm Grip On Reality
You can’t hoodwink an ape! An eye-tracking experiment shows that, like humans, chimpanzees can process false beliefs.
Getting To The Root Of Lateral Root Formation
Scientists have used 3D imaging to clarify part of the mechanism behind the formation of new roots from existing roots in plants.
Quasiparticles Caught In Real Time
Scientists have used ultracold quantum gasses to make quasiparticles slow down enough to be observed.
Singaporean & Norwegian Universities To Collaborate On Sustainability
Nanyang Technological University and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have signed agreements to collaborate on research in renewable energy, electric transportation and smart grids.
Ecologist Awarded China Friendship Award
Kazakhstan-born Dr. David Blank was recognized for research into the management of desert ecosystems and wildlife in the arid areas of Central Asia.
Takeda Signs Cancer Therapeutics Collaboration With Crescendo Biologics
The collaboration will focus on discovery, development and commercialization of Humabodies®, a novel class of protein therapeutics.
Earthquake Data Reveals Water In The Earth’s Crust
Seismic and GPS data collected from the 2012 Indian Ocean earthquake have allowed scientists to estimate the amount of water trapped in layers of the Earth.
Driving Toward More Efficient Organic Solar Cells
Scientists have developed organic solar cells which can convert 9.5 percent of sunlight's energy to electricity.
Gene Linked To A Common Hearing Disorder Identified
Scientists in Japan have identified the causative gene for sensorineural hearing loss, a common hearing disorder.