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Making 3D Metamaterials With A Natural Bent
RIKEN scientists have developed a method to fabricate three dimensional isotropic metamaterials of up to 4 mm by 4 mm in size.
20 Years Of KAIST-Samsung Partnership
KAIST and Samsung Heavy Industries celebrate 20 years of co-operation with a ceremony at the Korean university.
Supplement Depression Meds With B Vitamins
Taking vitamin B12 and folate daily could help patients on depression medication reduce their risk of relapse.
World First: Dead Hearts Give New Life
The ability to use hearts that have stopped beating could substantially increase the number of donor hearts available for transplants.
Tai Chi Reduces Stress & Inflammation
A randomized clinical trial has shown that Tai Chi can help lonely adults cope better with stress as well as dampen inflammatory responses.
Observing DNA In A Tiny Worm
Super-resolution microscopes have shed light on the importance of the protein PP4 in meiosis, the process that gives rise to sex cells.
Tackling The Genetic Culprits of Obesity
A Singaporean research team has developed novel inhibitors that selectively fight the actions of obesity-linked genes.
Moving Objects With A Single Laser
Scientists have designed a tractor beam that can move particles up to 20cm, 100 times further than in previous experiments.
Harnessing Nature’s Design To Reduce Chemo Side-Effects
Using a naturally occurring protein, scientists have designed a drug nanocarrier that can deliver high doses of cancer drugs to tumors.