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How Junk Food Changes The Brain

A study in rats suggests that eating junk food weakens self control, leading to overeating and obesity.

Turning Bad Memories Into Good Ones, And Vice Versa?

Negative emotions linked to memories may not be as hard-wired as previously thought.

For Memory, Bigger Is Better

Joel Pearson examines the science of memory, and how it relates to brain size.

The Secrets Of Life Underground

The genome of the Damaraland mole rat provides an insight into the adaptations required for life underground.

Turning Waste Heat Into Air Conditioning

The Combined Heat and Power plant jointly developed by A*STAR and Hitachi achieves high efficiency with low operation costs.

Eisai & Zeria To Develop Gastic Acid Drug

Eisai grants Zeria the right to manufacture E3710, a proton pump inhibitor than can be used to treat gastric acid-related diseases.

Asian Inventions Dominate Energy Storage Systems

Asian companies lead the pack in terms of number of patents awarded for energy storage technologies.

Superabsorbing Light With Quantum Dots

Quantum technology inspired by algae could aid the development of 'super-absorbers' for energy storage.

Copper Nanowires Made Into Flexible Conductors

A drop of PVA converts oxidation-prone copper nanowires into a robust and flexible conductive material.