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A Self-Powering Suit For Athletes And The Elderly
Researchers in Japan have developed a lightweight assisted mobility device that could be useful for both the elderly and athletes.
How Thin Film Superconductors Withstand Strong Magnetic Fields
Internal magnetic fields in thin films of MoS2 help them to withstand external magnetic fields of up to 37 Tesla, scientists say.
MERS Vaccine Unlikely Soon, Experts Say
Due to the difficulty of finding a suitable animal model to study the disease, researchers do not expect a working MERS vaccine within the next few years.
Neo Mei Lin & Ling Xing Yi Awarded 2015 L’Oréal Singapore National Fellowships
Drs. Neo Mei Lin and Ling Xing Yi have been recognized for their contributions to marine biodiversity and materials science respectively.
The State Of Regenerative Medicine 20 Years After ‘Earmouse’
It's been 20 years since the appearance of earmouse, how far has regenerative medicine come since then?
Well-Preserved Homo Erectus Skull Discovered in Eastern China
A Homo erectus skull estimated to be between 150,000 and 412,000 years old has been uncovered in Eastern China.
Putting The Brakes On Harmful Allergic Reactions
Cytokines such as interferon-beta, gamma and interleukin-27 help to switch off the long-lived innate immune response to prevent unnecessary inflammation, study shows.
Fixing The Plumbing Issue In Stem Cell-Generated Kidneys
Lab-grown kidneys are now one step closer to reality with the demonstration that stem cell-derived kidneys can successfully excrete urine.
Live Fast, Die Later?
A study in roundworms has shown that speed of movement could be a useful predictor of longevity.
