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Dads-To-Be, Please Take Your Vitamins

A father’s health at the time of conception is directly passed on to future generations—particularly if he is malnourished.

A Supernova Origin That’s Simply Extraordinary

Decades of debate and researchers still don’t agree on the origin of extraordinary supernovae. Now, we may have evidence for one popular theory.

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.