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Physicists Solve Quantum Tunneling Mystery

Supercomputer calculations have provided attosecond-scale calibrations that can serve as a good reference point for future experiments on protein folding or electronics.

Free Tool For Predicting R-Loops

Researchers have developed a tool that could accelerate R-loop detection and advance the emerging field of R-loop biology.

Everest Glaciers May Vanish By 2100

Study predicts that greenhouse gases will cause a dramatic reduction in glaciers on Mount Everest, impacting more than a billion people living downsteam.

Ken’ichi Nomoto Wins 2015 Marcel Grossmann Award

Professor Nomoto joins the ranks of Stephen Hawking and Abdus Salam as the 2015 recipient of the Marcel Grossman award.

MERS Claims Two Lives In South Korea

The current outbreak has been traced to an unnamed 68 year-old man who returned to Korea from a business trip to the Middle East.

Antimicrobial Resistance: The End Of The Antibiotics Era

Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan speaks to Asian Scientist about the World Health Organization’s plans to combat antimicrobial resistance and the challenges ahead.

7 Must-Read Stories In May 2015

From classical music to educational achievements, there are the top stories that captured your attention in May.

Vaccinating Kids Against Influenza Beneficial For Thailand

Using a mathematical model, scientists have shown that seasonal influenza jabs for children would be cost-effective for Thailand.

Lost Memories Retrieved

A study in mice has shown that memories are inaccessible but not completely lost in retrograde amnesia, suggesting that memory retrieval might one day be possible.