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Element 113 Named ‘Nihonium’ In Honor Of Japan (VIDEO)
The first element to be discovered by an Asian team will likely be named nihonium, with the symbol Nh—a tribute to the researchers’ native Japan.
How To Build Thin, Bendy Computer Displays
These flexible organic light emitting diodes may be used in computer displays, or sensors that can be attached to the human body for health monitoring.
Baby Elephants Thrive When Grandma Helps Out
Elephant calves have better chances of survival when their grandmothers help out, an Asian elephant study has revealed.
Researchers Decode Rubber Tree Genome
The sequenced genome of the rubber tree could lead to methods to increase the production of natural rubber.
Japanese Biologist Wins 2016 Paul Janssen Award
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi from Tokyo Tech has been recognized for his research into autophagy.
Why Malaria Vaccines Just Don’t Seem To Work For Long
Antibodies aren't enough—vaccines that also generate immune cells called CD8+ T cells can protect against malaria in the longer term.
Data Mining Reveals Unusual Use For Vitamin D
Vitamin D taken together with quetiapine reduces the risk of new-onset diabetes, a side effect of the latter drug.
PD-1 Overexpression Helps Cancer Cells Evade Immune Attack
A genetic alteration that allows cancer cells to evade attack could indicate if expensive antibody treatments are effective for particular patients.
Earthquake? Crowdsourcing App MyShake Will Warn You In Advance.
MyShake is a free app for Android phones that has the ability to recognize earthquake shaking using the sensors in every smartphone.