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Tiny Radar Camera Microchip Packs A Big Punch
In the future, radar cameras for use in satellites could be made a hundred times smaller with this millimeter-long chip, without compromising on image quality.
Fast Radio Bursts Solve The Mystery Of The Missing Matter
Scientists have detected a fast radio burst coming from a galaxy billions of light years away, helping to confirm the presence of previously ‘missing’ matter.
Test Tube Sperm Produce Apparently Healthy Offspring
Researchers have successfully coaxed stem cells into sperm-like cells that can produce healthy offspring.
Packaging Made Out Of Shellfish Extract Doubles Food Shelf-Life
This biodegradable, non-toxic film made out of chitosan, a polymer derived from crustacean shells, could be very useful in food technology.
Gold Layers Boost Water Splitting Efficiency
By sandwiching an ultrathin layer of titanium dioxide between gold, researchers have boosted the light absorption range of water splitting catalysts.
How Social Experiences Shape The Sex Lives Of Flies
Male fruit flies with the fru mutation are hypersensitive to visual sexual stimulation, but only if they were raised in groups.
Antioxidants Promote The Growth Of Liver Cancer Cells
Although assumed by many to prevent cancer, antioxidants actually promote the growth of liver cancer cells, researchers say.
MicroRNA Linked To Abnormal Brain Development In Autism
The dysregulation of a brain-specific microRNA leads to abnormal brain development which could be one of the underlying causes of autism spectrum disorder.
Cipla Strengthens Presence In US Market
The UK arm of India-based pharmaceutical Cipla has acquired two US-based companies to further their reach in that region.