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Cooling Could Cut Calories In Rice
The starch in rice can be converted to digestion-resistant forms by simply changing the cooking method, scientists say.
Sequencing DNA With Graphene
High speed, label-free DNA sequencing could soon be possible with the help of graphene.
Tohoku Earthquake Released 7,000 Tons Of Greenhouse Gases
Actual measurements of halocarbon emissions suggest that government reports have underestimated the levels of gases released by the 2011 earthquake.
Micro Satellites Packed With High Speed Functions
The Hodoyoshi-4 micro satellite can transmit information at speeds of up to 348 megabits per second.
One-Two Punch Knocks Out Cancer Cells
Blocking the enzyme CK1α can disrupt cellular digestion processes in RAS-driven cancers, scientists say.
Wirelessly Charged Flexible Li-Ion Batteries
A flexible, thin battery that can be wirelessly charged could be used to power the next generation of wearable devices.
How Ketamine Re-Programs Monkey Brains
Ketamine re-wires the brains of monkeys in a way that could counteract structural changes associated with depression, study says.
Experts Call For Urgent Action On India’s Alarming TB Epidemic
Much more needs to be done about the tuberculosis epidemic currently raging in India, experts say.
Building Shape Inspires Light-Bending Material
A zigzag-structured material that can bend light could be used to build next generation quantum computers.