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Deep Learning As A ‘Gait-Way’ To Identity
Using Siamese network architectures for deep learning, researchers in Japan have designed an improved gait recognition method to identify people from video surveillance records.
Gold Nanoparticles Self-Assemble Into Large Arrays
Scientists in China have have devised a method to induce self-assembly of gold nanoparticles into centimeter-scale arrays for use in biosensors and catalysis.
China Bags Second Gordon Bell Prize
Using the fastest supercomputer in the world, a team from China has won the 2017 edition of the highly coveted ACM Gordon Bell Prize.
Advice For Young Scientists: Take Care Of Yourself
Believe in yourself and learn how to plan properly; but most of all, don’t forget to take care of yourself, says our columnist Alice.
How Tadpoles Regenerate Their Tails
Scientists in Japan have identified interleukin-11 as a key factor for inducing and maintaining undifferentiated cells during tadpole tail regeneration.
Chinese Coal Ash Too Radioactive For Use
Coal ash from China’s high-uranium coal deposits may be too radioactive to be reused in building materials, according to a study by scientists in China and the US.
Boosting The Antioxidant Content Of Tomatoes
Researchers in Hong Kong and France have genetically engineered tomatoes with enhanced antioxidant properties.
QuintilesIMS Rebrands As IQVIA
The world’s largest contract research organization has changed its name from QuintilesIMS to IQVIA.
Gels That Don’t Break Under Pressure
Researchers in Japan have developed a robust ionic liquid gel that could be used as an electrolyte for rechargeable batteries or membranes for gas separation.
