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Turning Cigarette Ash Into Arsenic Filters
Scientists have found an ingenious use for cigarette ash, turning the porous material into an efficient arsenic water purifier.
‘Green Steel’ Technology Saves Two Million Tires From Landfill
By using old tires instead of non-renewable coke in steel furnaces, researchers saved landfill space equivalent to two million tires.
The Ancient Mountains That Fed Early Life
Scientists have uncovered evidence of a 2,500 km-long mountain range that once spanned Africa to Brazil.
How Malaria Has Shaped The Human Genome
A study of over 12,000 patients shows that the environmental pressure of malaria as exerted a significant force on the human genome.
Fujitsu, A*STAR & SMU To Tackle Urban Challenges
The new Center of Excellence aims to turn Singapore into a “living lab”, using analytics and computational social sciences to develop solutions that address urban challenges
Diverse Patterns Controlled By A Single Gene
Variations in a single gene, apt-like, can lead up to 15 different patterns of coloration in caterpillars.
Hiding In The Reefs Protects Epaulette Sharks From CO2
The oceans are getting more acidic, but living in the reefs has helped epaulette sharks cope, scientists say.
Insects Benefit From Good Leadership Too
Unlike other social animals, leadership in steel-blue sawfly groups is mutually beneficial for both leaders and followers.
Detecting Pancreatic Cancer Early
A study of 766 pancreatic cancer patients suggests that there are genetic factors driving the disease.