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7 Must-Read Stories In December 2014
Amidst exciting space news from India and the encouraging discovery of broadly neutralizing dengue antibodies comes the tragic story of a HIV outbreak in Cambodia.
Asia: The Place To Be For Science
Meet and mingle with the world's best scientists and attend top ranked universities—all right here in Asia.
7 Steps To Starting A Biotech Company
So you want to start a biotech company? Here are some tips to get you started!
China On The Move: Impact On Urban Heat
The movement of people out of Harbin City for Chinese New Year causes the temperature to drop by an average of 0.65°C, research shows.
Repulsive Hydrogels Could Cut Friction
By tapping on repulsive rather than the usual attractive forces, materials scientists have created a hydrogel with unusual properties.
Phablets For Farmers
The inexpensive GreenPHABLET has been designed to support smallholder farmers with personalized advice and real-time alerts.
Neonatal HBV Vaccination Reduces Liver Cancer Risk
A follow-up study spanning 30 years shows that vaccinating babies against HBV reduces their risk of liver disease in adulthood.
The Origins Of The Deadly H7N9 Influenza Strain
Scientists have identified the changes in H9N2 flu virus in chickens that could signal emergence of viruses with potential to trigger a pandemic.
Mice Survive Without “Essential” Enzyme
Thought to be essential for cholesterol transport, scientists have now found that mice can survive without the TSPO gene.