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Forging A Future In Green Steelmaking
Incorporating DSG technology into steelmaking could save 60 billion liters of water and reduce 60 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions a year.
Sri Lanka Develops Cheap Rainfall Forecasting Device
The affordable, open-source device warns farmers of scanty or excessive rainfall, helping them prepare for floods and droughts.
Protected Zones Not Enough To Stop Deforestation
Preventing the construction of roads and increasing control measures in illegal logging hotspots are more effective than simply having protected areas, study says.
NTU & Smithsonian To Collaborate On Tropical Ecology
The partnership with Smithsonian Institution will enable NTU to train more manpower for environmental science in Asia.
India’s Swine Flu Virus Potentially More Virulent
The current strain of influenza circulating in India could be more virulent than the 2009 North American strain, highlighting the need for greater surveillance.
IMRE’s Andy Hor Appointed Vice-President Of HKU
IMRE's Executive Director has been appointed Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) of HKU, prompting a global search for his replacement.
Ultrasound Away Your Alzheimer’s Plaques?
Although clinical trials are at least two years away, a promising study in mice suggests that Alzheimer's can be non-invasively treated by ultrasound.
Live Poultry Markets Spread Avian Influenza
Research suggests that H7N9 has become established in animals in China, highlighting the need for more stringent controls of the live poultry trade.
Why Do We Enjoy Music?
Having a sense of rhythm was essential for our ancestors to adapt to their environment, scientist suggests.
