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ANU Electronics Gets US$1.35 Million Boost From Chinese Company
The funds will be used to set up the ANU-Fenghua Joint Research and Development Center focused on small electronic devices.
In The Blink Of An Eye
Nicotinic rather than dopaminergic receptors control the spontaneous blinking rate in humans, study says.
The Long & Short Of Mosquito Legs
An understanding of how insects such as mosquitoes walk on water could lead to better aquatic robots.
Spider Venom May Have Legs As Future Painkiller
A high throughput screen has identified peptides in spider venom that could potentially be used to treat pain.
The Basis Of Cadmium Toxicity Uncovered
Cadmium disrupts life at the cellular level by competing with other metal ions such as magnesium and zinc, study says.
The Surprising Role Of Viral DNA In The Human Genome
Rather than harming us, endogenous retroviral DNA may actually be important during early embryogenesis, scientists say.
Eisai & Merck To Test Combination Cancer Drugs
Eisai and Merck have entered a partnership to test combinations of their patented drugs on breast and other cancers.
Mazumdar-Shaw Honored By Australian University
Biocon chairman Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been honored by Federation University Australia with a road in her name.
Perovskite Solar Cells Get Growth Boost
A new method to grow larger grains of perovskite crystals could lead to improved solar cell efficiencies.