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Hankyoreh Wins Moon-Sul Chung Science Journalism Award
Hankyoreh newspaper has been awarded the Moon-Sul Chung award for their science-based coverage of the Sewol ferry tragedy.
SASS, Sydney To Promote Joint Research & Teaching
The University of Sydney and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences deepen their ties with a collaborative teaching and research agreement.
Dark Matter Half What We Thought
New calculations reveal that there is only half has much dark matter in the Milky way as previously thought.
Epigenetic Modifications Drive Brain Cancer
Scientists have identified an epigenetic modification that controls the aggressiveness of glioblastoma stem cells.
Rainforest Berry Destroys Tumors In Animals
A drug derived from the Blushwood plant has been found to be 70 percent effective in eradicating tumors in animal models.
Tackling Preventable Blindness In SEA
Research shows that half of all blindness in Asian children is avoidable, associated with vaccine preventable causes such as measles.
Keeping The Crown-Of-Thorns At Bay
A detailed study of the population dynamics of the Crown-of-Thorns starfish could help local fishermen dependent on the coral reefs of Japan.
Cloud Arch: Lightweight & Sustainable Architecture
Ultra-light, fire-resistant and able to span large roofs, Cloud ArchTM could help make construction more sustainable.
Fixing A Protein ‘Transport Hub’ Could Slow Brain Degeneration
A better understanding of how proteins are sorted and transported in the cell could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.