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Ancient Pandas Did Not Live On Bamboo Alone
Scientists in China have found that ancient pandas may have been carnivores or omnivores before eventually developing a specialized diet of bamboo.
Winners Of NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards Announced
The awards, conferred by Elsevier and the National Academy of Sciences, India, acknowledges young researchers whose works help further India's key national initiatives.
What Doesn’t Break This Hydrogel Makes It Stronger
Mimicking how natural muscles become stronger under strain, researchers in Japan have developed a hydrogel that becomes stronger and stiffer upon repeated stretching.
Magnetic Field Helps Injured Muscles Heal
Researchers in Singapore have developed a device that harnesses magnetic fields to speed up muscle recovery.
When Two Semiconductors Are Better Than One
By combining two different semiconducting compounds, researchers have developed a catalyst that generates hydrogen fuel from nitrogen monoxide.
Socially Isolated Mice Have Difficulty Forming Relationships
Researchers in Japan have found that social proximity in mice is not only influenced by individual behavioral traits, but also those of surrounding individuals.
Sleep Keeps The Genome Intact, Study Finds
Sleep deprivation is associated with lower expression of DNA repair genes and a higher incidence of DNA breaks.
A ‘House Of Cards’ For Efficient Catalysis
Scientists in South Korea have developed a material that efficiently splits water to generate renewable energy.
Making Flexible Screens That Won’t Crack
Researchers have developed transparent and flexible displays for electronic devices by controlling the distance and interaction between organic polymer chains.
