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Chinese Particle Physicist Wins Young Scientist Award For Neutrino Discovery
Particle physicist Wen Liangjun has won IUPAP's 2016 Young Scientist Award for his role in the discovery of the non-zero neutrino mixing angle θ13.
Scientists Develop Primate Model Of Zika Virus
The primate model for the Asian-lineage Zika virus could help researchers evaluate potential vaccines and therapies, especially those that are intended for use during pregnancy.
Yes, The ‘Pregnancy Waddle’ Exists, Say Researchers
The study used 3D motion capture to create biomechanical models of pregnant women and show why they walk differently.
MIT Technology Review’s Regional ‘Innovators Under 35’ Returns
Innovators under the age of 35 from Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan can now apply for the regional 2017 Innovators Under 35 list.
Chinese Atmospheric Scientist Wins Meteorological Prize
Professor Zeng Qingcun was recognized for his contributions to satellite meteorological remote-sensing theory and numerical weather prediction theory, among others.
Southeast Asia Is Ground Zero For Artemisinin Resistance, According To Map
In Southeast Asia, resistance is presumably due to the fact that there are far fewer cases of malaria so that selection pressure is greater.
ASLAN’s Varlitinib Receives Orphan Drug Designation For Gastric Cancer
Varlitinib previously received orphan drug designation for cholangiocarcinoma in August 2015.
Insect Camouflage Behavior Dates Back To The Cretaceous
Fossils of green lacewings and other insects dating back to the mid-Cretaceous show how they evolved to carry debris as camouflage.
The Genetic Dance Of Corals & Algae
In the very early stages of coral symbiosis—four hours, to be exact—algae induces significant changes in coral gene expression.
