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The Oceans Heat Up As Global Warming Persists

An analysis of three independent datasets confirm that the oceans are warming rapidly.

Rain Determines Whether Peat Is A Carbon Sink Or Source

Even undisturbed peatlands might release rather than trap carbon dioxide, depending on seasonal rainfall patterns.

Scientists Discover A Mutation That Prevents Glaucoma

Although other variants of the LOXL1 gene have been linked to glaucoma, the p.Y407F mutation offers a 25-fold protection against the disease.

Celgene Buys The Rights To BeiGene’s Checkpoint Inhibitor

BeiGene will acquire Celgene's commercial operations in China and exclusive license to Celgene's China cancer commercial portfolio.

Helping Smartphone Cameras Find Their Bearings

Scientists have identified a software glitch that causes document photos to be wrongly oriented.

BGI Genomics’ IPO Raises US$250 Million

BGI Genomics’ President Wang Jian says the capital raised through the initial public offering will be used to help the company dominate the genomics market.

Genetically Modified Rice Stacked With Antioxidants

Chinese researchers have developed a genetic engineering tool to generate antioxidant-rich purple rice.

When Space Goes Small

Space tech startups are pushing us a little closer to the final frontier.

Grains Of Hope

Rice farmers are struggling to meet Asia’s demand for the staple crop; a genetically modified strain developed in Singapore could provide a solution.