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Dense Stars Deformed By Extreme Magnetic Forces
Scientists have found that dense stars known as magnetars are deformed by their extremely high magnetic fields, resulting in a wobbly orbit.
Tiny Plastic Dwellers Exert Big Impact On Oceans
Micro-organisms colonizing small pieces of plastic waste in the ocean might be breaking them down, but could also have negative effects such as plastic ingestion and ecosystem disruption.
Lipids: The New Target For Cancer Immunotherapy
Lipids, rather than proteins, expressed by leukemia cells are a promising new target for T cell-driven cancer immunotherapy.
Algae Able To Switch Quantum Coherence On & Off
Scientists have found that the quantum coherence of light harvesting systems in single-celled algae is controlled by a single amino acid switch.
Hydrological Seesaw Explains Longstanding Geological Puzzle
Research on stalagmites and flowstones in limestone caves of Korea lends support to the hydrological seesaw hypothesis and could lead to better predictions of climate change.
CAMTech To Boost Med Tech In India
CAMTech India will organize clinical summits, Hack-a-thons and boost medtech commercialization through awards and an accelerator program.
Dopamine Genes Involved In Risk Taking
Scientists have identified the dopaminergic genes associated with different types of risk taking behavior in a social game.
New Skulls Show Oldest Neandertal Traits
The 17 skulls from Spain's Sima de los Huesos are the oldest reliably-dated humans to show clear Neandertal morphology.
Map Pinpoints Bird Flu Risks In Asia
A statistical model of bird flu across Asia could help countries prepare for future outbreaks by prioritising resources for areas with the highest risks.