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7 Must-Read Stories In March 2016

From the effects of impatience on your cells to the solar eclipse that fascinated Indonesians, here are the most-clicked stories in March.

How The Humble Newt Got Its Regenerative Powers

By observing muscle fiber cells in newts as they regenerated limbs, researchers now have a clearer picture of how they developed this exceptional ability.

Elephant’s Ancestors Came From China

The world's oldest fossil of the elephant ancestor, Stegodon, has been found in China, suggesting that they only later migrated to Africa.

A Genomic Approach To Breeding Better Buckwheat

Researchers have sequenced the entire buckwheat genome, opening up possibilities for developing tastier, chewier and non-allergenic breads and noodles.

Indonesia Launches National Science & Tech Research Fund

Indonesia has earmarked US$60 million a year for science and technology research, allowing researchers to plan beyond the national budget's one-year cycle.

Simulations Reveal The Origin Story Of Supermassive Black Holes

Researchers have potentially uncovered how supermassive black holes form and grow to be immense in short periods of time.

Researchers Find New Drug Combinations For Tuberculosis

Using feedback system control technology, researchers have sifted through combinations of 14 tuberculosis drugs to find faster, more effective treatments.

Skin Grown In The Lab, Hair And All

Researchers in Japan have successfully grown complex, fully functional skin tissue which could form proper connections with nerves and muscle fibers.

Asia Could Face Severe Water Stress By 2050

Economic and population growth—not to mention climate change—could lead to serious water shortages across Asia by 2050, with China and India the hardest hit.