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Preterm Babies Catch Up By Twelve

Although being born pre-term affects cognitive abilities in babies, a study shows that they are able to catch up by age 12.

A Computer Writes Its Own Fables

No longer the realm of science fiction, researchers have now taught computers to write stories.

Solasia Acquires License For ZIOPHARM’s Darinaparsin

ZIOPHARM could receive up to US$72.2 million from Solasia for the anti-cancer drug darinaparsin.

Spinning Solar Cells Into Textiles

Solar cell fibers that can be woven into textiles could power the next generation of wearable devices.

New Drug Could Tackle Dengue

A study shows that Celgosivir could potentially be used to treat dengue fever, a disease for which antivirals currently do not exist.

Dynamic Ecological Modelling Inspired By The Red Queen

Scientists have developed a more realistic way to model dynamics in ecological systems.

Drug-Resistant Malaria Widespread In SEA

Scientists raise concerns of drug-resistant malaria sweeping across Southeast Asia.

Microsatellites Send Pictures From Space

Designed to be quickly developed and cost less than conventional satellites, microsatellites such as Hodoyoshi-3 & 4 could be the future of Earth observation.

Kondo Insulators Shown To Exist

The demonstration of SmB6 as a topological insulator could pave the way for new spintronic technology.