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Two Ant Species Named After Game of Thrones Dragons (VIDEO)
Brace yourself, dragon ants are coming! Researchers have discovered ant species with dragon-like spines reminiscent of the mythical beasts in Game of Thrones.
In Chinese Elderly, Vitamin D Levels May Predict Brain Decline Risk
Researchers have found a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased subsequent risk of cognitive decline and impairment in Chinese elderly.
Twelve Researchers Recognized At Philippines Promising Star Awards 2016
Twelve Philippines-based researchers were recognized for their world-class contributions spanning nine research fields.
Six-Year Wait Between Onset & Diagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder: Study
The six-year delay between the onset of symptoms and proper diagnosis of bipolar disorder loses the patient a critical opportunity to manage the condition.
Shape-Shifting Alloy Could Mean Lighter Rocket Components
Scientists in Japan have developed a lightweight magnesium alloy that has shape memory—a feature that holds great potential for the aerospace industry.
Scientists Find Clues To How We Taste Food
A study in Japan gives new insights into how structural changes in taste receptors contribute to how we perceive food.
‘Smashing’ Radioactive Particles Can Help Clear Nuclear Waste
Scientists in Japan may have found a way to manage nuclear waste more easily, by converting two major radioactive isotopes found in nuclear waste into more easily managed isotopes.
‘Big Mama’ Bonobos To Bullies: Don’t Mess With Us
Talk about girl power—older female bonobos frequently come to the rescue of younger females being bullied by males, researchers have found.
Swiss Tourists Carried Superbugs From India: Study
In a small study of 38 tourists returning from India, Swiss researchers found that three quarters of them brought back a multidrug-resistant superbug.