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When Crushed, Light-Emitting Compounds Reveal Their True Colors
Scientists have developed a series of luminescent compounds that change the color of emission upon mechanical stimulation.
Singapore To Build Waste-To-Energy Research Facility
The National Environment Agency of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University will be co-funding the development of this research facility.
Three Japanese Scientists Win Ceramics Grand Prize
Three materials scientists from the Tokyo Institute of Technology are the first recipients of the Prize in 28 years.
The Universe’s Oldest Supernovae Burn Bright & Blue
The color of supernovae during a specific phase could help researchers detect the most distant and oldest supernovae in the Universe.
Red Meat Intake May Increase Risk Of Kidney Failure
Researchers have found that red meat intake increases the risk of kidney failure, but alternative sources of protein may help to reduce this risk.
When Modified, Tumor Suppressor Protein RUNX3 Goes Rogue
RUNX3, a protein that normally suppresses the formation of tumors, ends up doing the opposite when it is modified by phosphorylation.
The Body As A Source Of Big Data
How much storage does an MRI need, compared to a selfie or Blu-Ray disk? This handy infographic helps you find out.
‘Jumping’ Film Harnesses The Power Of Humidity
Researchers have developed a film that curls up and straightens out when exposed to tiny, barely measurable changes in ambient conditions.
Dinosaurs Were Smoked Out Following Asteroid Impact
That fateful asteroid may have ejected soot into the atmosphere, setting off a chain reaction of events that ultimately killed off the dinosaurs.