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When It Rains, K Computer Can Tell You If It Will Pour, Too
With the powerful K supercomputer, researchers in Japan can now predict the occurrence of torrential rains with much greater accuracy.
Researchers Identify Biomarkers For Chronic Kidney Disease
Even though present in trace amounts, D-amino acid levels in patients can be measured to provide prognostic information of chronic kidney disease.
Did That Extinct Mammal Live On Land Or In Water? Look At Its Rib Cage
An index based on the resistance of an animal's rib cage to gravitational compression can shed light on the lifestyles of extinct creatures.
Terahertz Laser Output Breaks Previous Record
The new terahertz quantum cascade laser has a record output power of up to 230 milliwatts, and may have applications in medical imaging and airport security.
Health Monitoring Patch Wirelessly Powered By Your Smartphone (VIDEO)
Researchers have developed a stretchable, battery-free health monitoring patch that can be laminated onto the skin and operated using wirelessly transmitted power.
‘Pain Paradox’ Substance Both Triggers & Suppresses Pain
Substance P, which is produced in our nervous system, activates pain in some parts of our body but suppresses pain in others, a study shows.
This Photocatalyst Targets Plaques Found In Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have developed a photocatalyst that targets amyloid structures commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Japanese Tadpoles Enjoy Hot Springs, Just Like Us
Researchers have found Japanese tadpoles living in hot springs, or onsens, where water temperatures can reach as high as 46.1 °C.
Physical Inactivity Cost US$67 Billion Globally In 2013: Study
According to the study findings, type 2 diabetes was the costliest disease, accounting for US$37.6 billion or 70 percent of direct costs.