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Japan & Singapore Jostle For Top Uni Rankings
East Asian universities dominate both the Times Higher Education and Quacquarelli Symonds rankings yet again in 2015.
How Science Diplomacy Is Bridging The Two Koreas
Through joint initiatives such as the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, science could help foster bilateral cooperation between North and South Korea.
Early Clinical Trial Success For Rheumatoid Arthritis Vaccine
A small clinical trial has shown that a dendritic cell-based vaccine against citrullinated peptides could treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Hydrophobic Surfaces Reduce Salt Solubility In Water
Hydrophobic or water-repelling surfaces can influence the solubility of salts in water, a finding which could inform the design of drugs and self-cleaning surfaces.
Changing Elements Boosts Battery Storage Capacity
Electrochemically inactive lithium oxides can be modified into high capacity electrodes for rechargeable batteries, study says.
Computer Games Might Benefit Children With ADHD
A small pilot study has shown that game-based neurocognitive training could help manage the symptoms of ADHD in children.
World’s Largest Laser Used To Heat Fusion Fuel To 20,000,000°C
In the future, lasers such as the world's largest petawatt laser—the LFEX—could be used to achieve nuclear fusion.
How Inflammation Switches Off Tregs
DBC1, which has recently been shown to decrease the stability of immune suppressing transcription factor FOXP3, could be a therapeutic target for autoimmune diseases.
Poor Nations Concerned About Coping With MERS
With weaker health systems, developing nations are concerned that MERS will spread rapidly if imported into their countries by travelers.
