IN THE LAB
Only Tiny Fraction Of Fukushima’s Rice Deemed Radioactive
In 2013, only 28 out of 11 million bags of rice from Fukushima tested positive for radiocesium above 100Bq/kg.
Mysterious Desert Fairy Circles Share Pattern With Skin Cells
Researchers have discovered a mathematical pattern that describes both large natural formations and tiny skin cells.
Osteoporosis To Cost China US$25 Billion By 2035
With over 263 million people over 70 by 2050, China will face an increased burden of osteoporosis.
Laotian Fossils Reveal The Diversity Of Ancient Humans
Fossils from Laos bearing both archaic and modern human traits demonstrate the diversity of early humans.
Scientist Develops ‘Google Maps’ For The Body
By marrying Zeiss' imaging technology with Google's map stitching capabilities, researchers have developed a method to zoom in on the body's tissues and cells.
NTU-NXP To Develop Smart Mobility Test Bed
The US$16.4 million NTU-NXP Smart Mobility Test Bed will test and develop Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology.
Enzyme Cocktail Turns Biomass Into Hydrogen
Corn stover could be a new source of hydrogen gas, thanks to a carefully selected cocktail of enzymes.
Enlisting Exosomes Against Whole Tumors
By exploiting transport systems known as exosomes, researchers have developed a system that can deliver anti-cancer drugs uniformly to the whole tumor.
The Link Between Eating Out And High Blood Pressure
Eating even one meal out can raise the odds of pre-hypertension in young adults by six percent, study says.
