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An Electrifying Way To Harness Heat

Scientists in Japan have created a material that can produce electricity using the heat at ambient temperatures.

Water Vapor Worsens Haze In China

By analyzing the 2012-2013 winter haze events in Beijing, scientists in China have discovered that water vapor molecules combine with fine particles in the atmosphere to amplify haze pollution in China.

Lengthening The Carbon Chain At Room Temperature

By oxidizing the iridium center of a reaction intermediate, scientists in South Korea have achieved arylation of C-H bonds at mild conditions.

The Pulse Of Manufacturing

Looking to ride the wave of the fourth industrial revolution? This trio of trends could be the wind in your sails.

Microneedle Patch Zaps Tummy Fats Away

Scientists in Singapore have created a micro-needle patch that helps control weight gain and fat accumulation.

The Importance Of Zinc In Respiratory Diseases

Researchers in Japan have identified zinc transport as a critical element of lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.

Targeting DNA Damage Repair In Childhood Brain Tumors

Scientists in Japan have analyzed the chromosomes of brain tumors and discovered an inhibitor molecule that could be used in the treatment of childhood brain cancer.

A Chilling Discovery About Rice

A research group in China has revealed a signaling pathway that allows rice plants to tolerate low temperatures.

An AI That Learns Through Conversation

Japanese researchers have developed a dialogue system that allows computers to learn word meanings through conversations with humans.