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Singapore Launches Driverless Car Trials
Autonomous vehicles that don't rely on GPS have begun to operate on a 6 km route within the One North business park.
Efficiency Of Solar-Powered Electrolysis Doubled
Having reached a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of more than 24 percent, it may soon be feasible to harness the sun to split water.
Flick The Switch For Bacteria-Made Biofuels
Using in silico modeling and simulation, scientists have engineered a more efficient enzyme for the production of n-butanol in bacteria.
Telomeres Implicated In Premature Aging
The symptoms of the premature aging disorder Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome have been linked to the enzyme telomerase.
Goods Made In China Cause More CO2 Emissions
Cheap goods manufactured in China come at a substantial cost to the environment, say scientists.
Next Generation Nebulizer Could Replace Jabs
A nebulizer that uses sound waves to generate a fine mist of drug could change the way drugs are delivered to the lungs.
Pollen Reveals The Hot, Wet Climate Of Ancient Apes
A study tracking pollen has found that apes survived the climatic changes of the late Miocene in hot and humid environments.
“Lab-In-A-Needle” Detects Liver Toxicity In 30 Minutes
Scientists have developed a microfluidics device that can quickly detect liver toxicity, a common side effect during chemotherapy.
Predicting Which Combinations Will Yield Metallic Glass
An understanding of the molecular structure could help scientists predict which alloys will result in metallic glasses.