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Save The Javan Leopards, Say Indonesian Researchers
Based on their evolutionary history, Javan leopards are distinct from Asian leopards and are vulnerable to extinction.
Macrophages, The Little Helpers That Heal Broken Blood Vessels (VIDEO)
Macrophages can grab the broken ends of a ruptured blood vessel in the brain and ‘stick’ them back together, helping them heal faster.
Thin Films Become Superconductive At Higher Temperatures
This thin, iron-based film conducts electricity at 35°C above absolute zero without the need for doping.
‘Starving’ Cancer Cells Helps Stop Tumor Growth
By blocking the gateways through which cancer cells obtain glutamine, researchers were able to reduce cancer cell growth by almost 96 percent.
Reposting Is Bad For Your Memory
When deciding whether to share an article or retweet, the decision itself consumes cognitive resources and leads to cognitive overload.
How Are Coronary Arteries Made?
Most coronary vessels in the ventricular free walls are derived from sinus venosus endothelial cells, rather than the ventricular endocardium as once thought.
How Axons Know To Grow In One Direction
The protein, myosin-Va, helps direct the growth of nerves by telling new pieces of axon where they should go.
Better Perovskites At The Flip Of A Switch
Exposure to formamidine gas converts perovskite into a more stable form without sacrificing quality.
Government Should Help Drive Taiwan’s Solar Panel Industry: Study
For solar panel producers in Taiwan to compete on the world stage, they need government support, a study says.