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A New Measure Of Biodiversity

The CANAPE model unites genetic and spatial information, providing a more comprehensive understanding of biodiversity.

Perovskite Solar Cells Made Stable

By sidestepping the hole-transportation layer, scientists have developed a cheaper and more stable perovskite-based solar cell.

TB Diagnosis: Rollout Strategy As Important As New Tests

A study shows that improving the doctor referral network could have just as much impact on TB as implementing expensive new testing.

pH Switch Helps EV71 Invade Cells

Changes in pH as the EV71 virus is internalized trigger viral uncoating via the SCARB2 protein, study shows.

Acupuncture Can Treat Hot Flashes

A review of more than 100 studies shows that menopausal women may benefit from acupuncture to treat hot flashes.

Rainbow Fish Takes On Challenger Deep

China's Rainbow Fish submersible has been designed to reach depths of 11,000 m, allowing it to explore the deepest known part of the ocean, Challenger Deep.

Cosmic Ray Hotspot Found

The Telescope Array group has identified a hotspot in the Northern hemisphere where super high energy cosmic rays seem to be clustered.

KAIST Develops Two-Sided Touchable Display, TransWall

The two-sided, transparent TransWall developed at KAIST provides users with interactive haptic feedback.

Wan Yue First Singaporean To Win Branco Weiss Fellowship

Dr. Wan Yue has been awarded the Branco Weiss Fellowship for her work using RNA to tackle antimicrobial resistance.