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Students Build World’s Fastest Electric Car
Sunswift's eVe has taken the title of world's fastest electric car, travelling at more than 100 km/h over 500 km on a single battery charge.
A Microbial Census Of A Sake Brewery
An understanding of the microbial communities involved at each stage of sake production could lead to safer and more consistent brewing methods.
Climate Change Models Spot On, Scientists Say
Although global warming appears to have slowed down in the last 15 years, scientists say that model projections are accurate, once the El Niño-La Niña oscillation is accounted for.
Tweaking Nanomaterials With Lasers
Scientists demonstrate that simple, low-cost lasers can be used to modify nanomaterials, thereby enhancing their functionality.
China & Pakistan Sign Research MoU
China's IMHE and the University of the Punjab will collaborate on research projects, scientific training and joint meetings.
China Cord Blood Corporation & Cordlife Team Up
By sharing their cord blood databases, CCBC and Cordlife hope to increase the likelihood of matching donors to recipients.
Doping Graphene For Better Batteries
A new method to synthesize sulfur and nitrogen doped graphene could lead to cheaper and more powerful fuel cells and batteries.
Gene Associated With Alzheimer’s Risk Found
PLXNA4 plays a role in Alzheimer's by promoting the formation of tau protein tangles, scientists say.
Modulating Plaque Production Without Side Effects
Modulating rather than completely blocking the activity of the enzyme γ-secretase could lead to better Alzheimer's drugs, scientists say.