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Cleaning The Oceans With Sulfur And Orange Peels

An unlikely pair—sulfur and orange peels—form a new material that can absorb toxic mercury from both the ocean and the soil.

A Broad Spectrum Malaria Vaccine

Scientists have identified a key five amino acid segment present in all malaria-causing Plasmodium species, paving a way for the design of a broad spectrum malaria vaccine.

How Mosquitoes Locate Veins So Quickly

Two olfactory receptors expressed on a mosquito's stylet are crucial for the accurate and efficient identification of veins for blood sucking.

Existing Drugs Could Help Beat Betel Nut Addiction

The betel nut addiction may be treated with drugs for nicotine addiction as they involve the same receptors in the brain.

Vivian Yam Elected To Academia Europaea

Vivian Yam, professor at the University of Hong Kong, has been elected as foreign member of Academia Europaea.

Takashi Yoshimura Wins 2015 Van Meter Award

Professor Takashi Yoshimura has won the 2015 Van Meter Award for his outstanding work in the role of thyroid hormones in seasonal reproduction.

Blue Faces Perceived As More Fearful

Facial color plays a role in subconscious processing of fearful expression, say scientists.

Double The Quantum Fun

A detailed analysis of the electrical characteristics of a tiny transistor made from two quantum dots could help researchers design devices to manipulate single electrons.

Nurses Could Help Cut Smoking Rates In China

As non-smokers, nurses can play a bigger role in stopping the smoking epidemic in China, research suggests.