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Australian-Chinese Lab To Cut Greenhouse Emissions

The University of New South Wales and Hangzhou Cable Joint Laboratory will be aimed at transforming electricity transmission.

Tired Of Rush Hour Traffic? A Machine Could Fix That

A deep reinforcement learning algorithm could optimally plan traffic signals and help to reduce congestion, according to a new study.

Overconfidence Leads To Poor Decisions: Study

There could be some truth to the saying that pride comes before a fall, as neuroscientists reveal how overconfidence can lead to poor decision-making.

IBM Watson To Fight Cancer In 21 Hospitals Across China

IBM and Hangzhou CognitiveCare plan to bring the Watson cognitive computing platform to 21 hospitals across China.

Medium-Sized Seeds Disperse Better Than Large Seeds: Study

Contrary to common belief, a new study shows that medium-sized seeds have the highest dispersal success due to scatter-hoarding rodents.

‘Ecosystem Canaries’ Warn Against Environmental Tipping Points

Vital information about the overall health of an ecosystem may be lurking in data about 'inconsequential species' like bugs and grubs, according to a study.

Butterflies That Are Picky Eaters In Greater Danger Of Extinction

Butterflies that are picky about their flower diets are more prone to extinction, researchers have found.

Massive Exome Study Reveals 7.4 Million Genetic Variants

Using a massive exome sequencing database, researchers have identified millions of genetic variants for further study.

Mum Speaks Mandarin? Expect Baby To Have A Singsong Cry

Babies whose mothers speak a tonal language exhibit a more melodic crying pattern, according to a study.