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China’s iCarbonX Acquires Israel-Based Imagu For A.I. Technology
The acquisition of the Israel-based artificial intelligence company expands iCarbonX’s capabilities in advanced image analysis, computational biology and machine learning.
China’s R&D Spending Grew 18.3% Annually: UNESCO
According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics' new data tool, China is achieving an astonishing average annual growth rate of 18.3 percent in R&D spending.
Lamin Proteins, The ‘Steel Bars’ That Surround Our Cells
Researchers have provided new insights into how lamin proteins, which strengthen the envelope surrounding a cell nucleus, achieve their function.
Ironically, Camouflaging Octopi & Squids Are Colorblind: Study
While they can effortlessly blend with the colors of their environment, cephalopods like cuttlefish, squid and octopus are themselves colorblind.
Boosting Vaccine 2 With Antibodies From Vaccine 1
The research suggests that vaccine efficacy could be improved by exploiting cross-reactive antibodies.
China To Spend Half Of R&D Budget On Applied Research By End Of 2020
By the end of the 2020, the Chinese Academy of Sciences plans to spend half of its research budget on applied research.
No Monkey Business: Successful Eye Stem Cell Transplant In Monkeys
Under certain conditions, transplanted stem cells from one monkey to another survived without rejection for at least six months.
Ooh, Wavy! These Soft Microbots Move Like Cilia
Big Hero 6's Hiro will be jealous. Korean researchers have developed microbots that can mimic the fluid movement of cilia.
Carbon Nanotubes For Wearable Electronics, Anyone?
While carbon nanotubes show promise, the jury is still out on whether they can be used for manufacturing wearable electronics.