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Ants Could Be Influencing The Colors Of Their Aphid Allies
The differences in coloring within an aphid colony may depend upon aphids’ interactions with their ant allies rather than with their predators, according to researchers.
International Genomics Project Recognized At 2016 Eureka Awards
The FATHOM5 project, which involves the large scale genomic sequencing of human cells, was recently announced a winner at Australia's Eureka Awards.
Scientists Print Ultrathin Circuits Using Metal Nanoparticles
This printing technique can be used to form electronic circuits and thin-film transistors that are one millionth of a meter wide.
To Battle Bacterial Infections, Stop Their ‘Propellers’ From Forming
Artificially modifying the proteins responsible for the flagella 'tails' of bacteria, which helps them move around, could be a promising way to stave off infections without antibiotics.
To Make This Crystal Turn ‘Plastic’, Just Apply Heat
Researchers have developed a ferroelectric crystal that turns into a plastic, more pliable phase at higher temperatures.
Singapore Universities Top In Asia: QS World Uni Rankings 2016/17
The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University are also the only two Asian institutions in the top 20 of the rankings table.
These Countries Are At Greatest Risk Of Zika, Study Shows
India, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are expected to be at greatest risk of Zika virus transmission because of their limited health resources.
World’s Oldest Fossils Reveal Life On Earth As Early As 3.7 Billion Years Ago
The discovery of the world's oldest fossils reveals that diverse life forms thrived on Earth 3.7 billion years ago.
Hey, Diddle Diddle, More Cows Born Around The Full Moon?
There might be some truth to the popular belief that more births happen during a full moon—at least with cows.