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Type Ia Supernovae Have ‘Reserve Tank’ Of Radioactive Fuel

When they explode, Type Ia supernovae produce radioactive cobalt-57 which powers their explosions for three times longer than previously thought.

Japan To Contribute US$130 Million Replenishment To GHIT Fund

The move highlights the Japanese government's commitment to playing a leading role in global health issues.

Singaporean Elected As 2016 Associate Member Of EMBO

Professor Ng Huck Hui, executive director at the Genome Institute of Singapore, is currently the only Singapore-based associate member of the prestigious organization.

Why Do Tomatoes Smell ‘Grassy’?

Tomatoes could be made to smell less ‘grassy’ by switching on genes that reduce the levels of a compound called 3-hexenal.

How A Molecular Switch For Bone Formation Works

The transcriptional regulator Sp7/osterix could be the key to unlock the blueprint of bone formation in vertebrates, according to a genome-wide study.

How To Reduce Drag Forces: Study Windswept Daffodils

A daffodil's uniquely-shaped, twisted stem enables it to turn away from wind and protect its petals, and could inspire better bridge design.

Overlapping Probe Allows Detailed Scans Of Heart Vessels

By overlapping the sound and optical waves, researchers have made artery imaging technology that is much more sensitive and detailed.

Tiny Gold ‘Trenches’ Make Nanomaterial 20,000 Times Brighter

Researchers have greatly increased the ability of tungsten diselenide, a type of semiconductor, to convert light to electricity.

Tibetan Fossils Reveal The Origins Of Ice Age Mountain Sheep

Fossils of sheep horns found in the Himalayas support the idea that modern mountain sheep first evolved from extinct Tibetan species.