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Singapore Expedition To Study 2012 Great Earthquake
The month-long voyage seeks to investigate the cause of the largest intraplate earthquake ever recorded in an ocean.
Interdisciplinary Research Encouraged, But Draws Less Funding
While interdisciplinary studies provide a new approach to solving complex problems, this does not always translate into funding.
Gene Mutation Could Ruin Japanese Sake
The mutation affects how brewing yeast grows and divides, posing a threat to the brewing of this delicious rice wine.
Chinese Satellite To Give Dutch Radio Antenna A Ride To The Moon
The radio antenna will detect radio waves, helping scientists find clues to the origins of the universe.
Mammal Diversity Exploded Only After Dinosaurs Went Extinct
Early mammals only began diversifying after the extinction of dinosaurs about 66 million years ago, a new study finds.
Just Like Us, Seaweeds Get Sick When Stressed
At high water temperatures, seaweeds become susceptible to a bleaching disease by a variety of normally harmless bacteria.
Takeda, Altos Therapeutics To Develop Gastroparesis Treatment
The partnership will develop Altos’s proprietary compound ATC-1906 to address the symptoms of nausea and vomiting in gastroparesis patients.
Rust-Proof Iron Oxide Magnet Can Withstand Strong Magnetic Fields
Researchers have developed a powerful rust-proof ferrite magnet that has applications ranging from paint to magnet force microscopy probes.
Pfizer Builds Global Biotechnology Center In China
The Center will produce high-quality, affordable biosimilar medicines for patients in China and around the world.