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How Scientists Are ‘Hyping’ Their Research Proposals
Study shows that researchers targeting National Institutes of Health grants are increasingly using promotional language in their applications. But what’s really driving this?
Rising Temperatures Threaten China’s Workforce
Annual heat-induced work hours losses are expected to increase by 120 percent by the end of the century in the country, study estimates.
How Smoking Bans Prevented Heart Attacks In Singapore
An analysis by Duke-NUS researchers finds that Singapore’s 2013 extension of the smoking ban averted heart attacks.
Climate’s impact on agriculture worsens gender inequities
Researchers map hotspots to enable climate-informed policymaking for women farmers.
Green Bioplastics Can Help Reduce Plastic Waste In Japan
A new study sheds light on the potential of green bioplastics in achieving Japan’s carbon-neutral goals.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Mayuko Yamashita
Breakthrough Prize winner Yamashita explores the bridge between pure mathematics and fundamental physics.
Microglia Help Neurons Mature In Developing Brain
Researchers created microglia-enriched brain organoids to study microglia-neuron interactions in brain development.
Flood Prone Areas Are Likely To Have More Infant Mortality
Data spanning three decades highlights the potential long-term public health burden of recurrent flooding in Bangladesh.
How Estrogen Shields Tumors From The Immune System
The female sex hormone contributes to tumor progression in the estrogen-negative cancers lacking hormone receptors.
