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Giant Clams Reveal The Warmth Of The Middle Age Oceans
The South China Sea's biggest bivalve reveals that ocean temperatures in the Middle Ages were warmer than they are today.
Sleepy Lizards, Sentinels Of Environmental Health
Sleepy lizards in cropland are more likely to have anemia than those in unfarmed areas, making them potential indicators of environmental exposure to chemicals.
Efficiently Separating Oil & Water
A superhydrophobic coating turns fabric, mesh and sponges into functional oil and water separating materials.
Controlling Nanoparticle Crystallinity
The ability to control crystallinity could help researchers develop nanoparticles optimized for specific applications.
Japanese Universities Reach For Global Status
Seeking to compete in the globalized higher education sector, Japan has announced the Super Global program. But will it be enough to send Japanese universities up global rankings?
Addressing India’s Scientific Brain Drain
India has taken measures to increase the pay of young researchers, but experts say this may not be enough to beat brain drain.
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2014
Amidst exciting space news from India and the encouraging discovery of broadly neutralizing dengue antibodies comes the tragic story of a HIV outbreak in Cambodia.
Asia Braces For Ebola: Is Biotech Our Best Bet?
Juliana Chan & Yamini Chinnuswamy take a look at the options available in our medical toolbox should Ebola reach our shores.
The Optogenetics Revolution
Optogenetics promises to give neuroscience researchers unprecedented insight into the complexity of the brain. Sim Shuzhen traces its development and asks where the technology could take us.
