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A Crystal-Clear View Of DNA Unwinding
Thirty years after the MCM2-7 complex was first linked to DNA replication, scientists have finally solved its structure.
The Physics Of Financial Crises
Taking the priority of debt repayments into account has helped researchers develop a model that can predict financial crises more accurately.
Black Phosphorus For Tunable Transistors
By tweaking the thickness of black phosphorus or its contact metal, researchers can modify its semiconducting properties without doping.
7 Must-Read Stories In July 2015
Singaporean stories proved popular in July, making up five of the top seven most read articles.
Insect-Inspired Robots Hop On Water
By studying how water striders do it, researchers have designed a robot that uses surface tension to walk on water.
Monash Launches Translational PhD Program
Monash University has launched a graduate program focused on training candidates for careers in translational research.
Wafer-Scale Graphene Compatible With Silicon Manufacturing
An easy, scalable and direct method for producing large area graphene wafers could help make graphene technology commercially viable.
Why Some Skinny People Still Get Fatty Liver
Researchers have identified a mutation in a gene, carried by 20 percent of all Japanese, associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in normal weight patients.
A Light-Activated Catalyst For Breaking Down BPA
Silver coated nanoparticles wrapped in sheets of graphene could be the secret to preventing BPA contamination, scientists say.