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How To Mount A STING Operation Against Pathogens

Researchers have shed light on how STING, an innate immune sensor that triggers inflammation, is activated to eliminate viruses or bacteria.

Researchers Develop 2D ‘Eye’ From Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Scientists have mimicked the development of a whole human eye in a 2D lab culture, paving the way for futuristic cornea reconstruction techniques.

Children In Poor Nations Slow In Developing Basic Skills

Many children in low- and middle-income countries are not acquiring fast enough the skills that shape later-life health, productivity and well-being, according to a study.

Parenting: The Good, The Bad & The Intrusive

A recent study has shown that intrusive parenting leads to kids that were overly critical of themselves. So how much should a parent’s expectations influence their child’s learning journey?

8 Scientists From India To Watch (VIDEO)

From the mysteries of deep space to the molecular mechanisms of our very cells, India’s scientists are breaking new ground everyday.

7 Must-Read Stories In June 2016

From the conservation of giant clams to choosing between the clinic or the courtroom, these are the stories you enjoyed the most in June.

Distinguished Scientists Say These Are The Grand Challenges For Science

From harnessing artificial intelligence to understanding our origins, a panel of distinguished scientists outlined the grand challenges for science in the 21st century.

Fish Out Of Water Are More Common Than You Think

Fish evolved the ability to live on land many times, according to a study that challenges the perception that this extreme lifestyle shift was likely to have been a rare occurrence.

China’s Homegrown 100 Pflops Supercomputer Leads Top500 List

China’s Sunway TaihuLight supercomputer, which can achieve a peak performance of up to 125 petaflops, is officially the world's fastest.