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The Last Piece Of The Supernova Puzzle: A Lurking Blue Companion
With the discovery of a companion blue star, scientists have a better understanding of how supernovas form.
Filtering Water With Nanotechnology
University spin-off develops multi-functional membranes that can be used in water filtration, chemical and food industries.
Three New Bacteria For PCB Decontamination
Scientists have identified the genes which allow Dehalococcoides bacteria to break down toxic chlorinated organic compounds.
Targeting Parasite Fats In The Fight Against Malaria
Exploiting the differences between how male and female parasites put on fat could be one way to tackle drug-resistant malaria, scientists say.
Nickel Retains Its Double Magic Status
A test of fundamental atomic models confirms that nickel-78 is a ‘doubly magic’ isotope.
The First Signs Of Water Outside Our Solar System
Water—in the form of ice clouds—has been spotted on the coldest known brown dwarf beyond our solar system.
Ozone Wiped Out Six Million Tons Of India’s Crops In 2005
Scientists say that ozone pollution damaged six million metric tons of India's crops, which could have fed 94 million people.
ASLAN Commences Taiwan Trials For Gastric Cancer Drug
ASLAN has begun treating its first gastric cancer patients in Taiwan, where 4,000 people are affected by the disease annually.
Reporting Celebrity Suicides Could Motivate Copycats
Researchers have found that media coverage of a celebrity suicide could incite a large-scale copycat effect.