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Embryo Editing Paper Stirs Scientific Controversy
Hot on the heels of a call for a moratorium, researchers in China have successfully edited the genome of human embryos.
Indian Railways To Run On Diesel That Used To Be Plastic
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Petroleum have developed a method to convert plastic into diesel.
NUS Launches Singapore’s First Natural History Museum
The US$41 million Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is an important resource for Southeast Asian biodiversity researchers.
Peking’s Wang Jian Awarded Sir Martin Wood China Prize
Professor Wang Jian has won the Sir Martin Wood China Prize in recognition of his work in superconducting materials.
NASA Names Asteroid After Malala Yousafza
Malala Yousafza is not only the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize but now also has an asteroid named in her honor.
Mitarai Namiko Receives Japan’s Young Scientists’ Prize
Professor Mitarai Namiko has won Japan's Young Scientists' Prize for her work bridging statistical physics in materials and biological systems.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2015
From the benefits of breastfeeding and the dangers of melatonin; parents, this month's top stories are for you!
New Home For Critically Endangered Porpoises
A total of 16 finless porpoises will be relocated to more secure waters away from the main Yangtze River by 2017.
World’s First Human Hendra Trials Begin
A monoclonal antibody has entered clinical trials as an experimental treatment for the deadly Hendra virus.
