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CAS Scientist Wang Zhonglin Wins James C. McGroddy Prize
Prof. Wang Zhonglin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has won the 2014 James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials by the American Physical Society.
Chickless Birds Help To Guard Relatives’ Nests
A new research study has revealed why some birds choose not to reproduce, and instead help to guard the nests of their close relatives.
Southeast Asia Going Nuclear
Southeast Asian countries are pushing forward in the use of nuclear power technology, says Barry Desker, Dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Shorter Dogs More Likely To Exhibit Bad Behavior: Study
The shorter the dog, the more likely it is to march to the beat of its own drum, according to a study on the relationship between a dog's shape and its behavior.
Study: Oral Garlic Not Useful In Treating Vaginal Thrush
Researchers have found that garlic does not significantly reduce vaginal candida.
Kibo The Robot Chats With JAXA Astronaut In Outer Space
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata and Kirobo the robot have conducted the first conversation between a human and a robot in outer space.
Researchers Find Potential Target For Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Researchers have identified Neurexin2 as a novel target to treat neurodegeneration in spinal muscular atrophy patients.
Yin Yang Mutation Linked To Insulinoma
Chinese researchers have linked recurrent mutations in the Yin Yang 1 (YY1) gene to insulinoma oncogenesis.
NTU Hosts Bone Tissue Engineering Congress In Singapore
Clinicians, scientists and engineers gathered at the Bone-tec conference in Singapore to discuss the latest in bone tissue engineering.