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SWAP Process Makes Cheaper, Cleaner Ammonia
Using a molybdenum-based catalyst with samarium as an electron source, researchers in Japan have created a process that produces ammonia more efficiently than the conventional Haber-Bosch process.
‘So You Want To Be a Doctor’ Medical Seminar Is Back!
Nine doctors from diverse career paths will share how to prepare for the future in the next Wildype Media Group’s ‘So You Want To Be A Doctor’ seminar.
Study Reveals Gestational Diabetes Trends In India
An international team of scientists found that Indian women are more prone to gestational diabetes than Swedish women despite being leaner and having greater insulin sensitivity during pregnancy.
Lab-Grown Mini-Brains Link Up
Researchers in Japan have found a way to mimic the architecture of the brain using neurons grown on a microdevice.
7 Must-Read Stories In April 2019
April 2019 saw the passing of Dr Sydney Brenner, but his legacy lives on, and the march of science continues in many laboratories around the world.
Finding The Right Pair Of Antibiotics To Fight Resistant Bacteria
An on-chip screening method allowed scientists in South Korea to identify synergistic pairs of antibiotics for treating stubborn infections.
Pinholes Filter Photons For Better 3D Holographic Displays
By placing a titanium film riddled with holes behind an off-the-shelf LCD display, scientists in South Korea found a straightforward way to produce holograms.
A Light To Guide Stem Cells To Sites Of Injury
Scientists in China have designed a light-activated 'remote control' to target stem cells towards wounds.
A Wrinkled Approach To Producing Plant Oils
Singapore-based scientists have modified the Wrinkled1 gene in plants to raise seed oil yield by up to 15 percent.