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Tracking Dopamine Release In Real-Time
Using refined carbon microelectrodes, researchers were able to monitor the release of dopamine in live and awake zebrafish larva.
MRI Scans Reveal How The Brains Of Happy People Are Different
Researchers in Japan have identified an area of the brain associated with feelings of happiness using MRIs.
Topical Steroid Use In India “Out Of Control,” Says Expert
The lack of regulation surrounding the sale of topical steroid creams in India has led to side effects such as thin skin and an increased risk of bacterial and fungal infections, doctor says.
Smart Chip Warns You If Your Battery Is About To Catch Fire
A smart chip using electrochemical thermodynamics measurements could help extend the lives of batteries and warn of potential malfunctions.
A Self-Powering Suit For Athletes And The Elderly
Researchers in Japan have developed a lightweight assisted mobility device that could be useful for both the elderly and athletes.
How Thin Film Superconductors Withstand Strong Magnetic Fields
Internal magnetic fields in thin films of MoS2 help them to withstand external magnetic fields of up to 37 Tesla, scientists say.
Neo Mei Lin & Ling Xing Yi Awarded 2015 L’Oréal Singapore National Fellowships
Drs. Neo Mei Lin and Ling Xing Yi have been recognized for their contributions to marine biodiversity and materials science respectively.
Well-Preserved Homo Erectus Skull Discovered in Eastern China
A Homo erectus skull estimated to be between 150,000 and 412,000 years old has been uncovered in Eastern China.
Putting The Brakes On Harmful Allergic Reactions
Cytokines such as interferon-beta, gamma and interleukin-27 help to switch off the long-lived innate immune response to prevent unnecessary inflammation, study shows.