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Targeted Estrogen Could Curb Binge Eating

Estrogen linked to GLP-1 has been shown to inhibit binge eating in mice by boosting serotonin production.

QBI & CAS Team Up To Take On Dementia

The joint effort between the Queensland Brain Institute and the Chinese Academy of Sciences will be the largest international research center for dementia.

7 Must-Read Stories In August 2014

From instant noodles to indoor-grown vegetables, the moon's surprisingly warm core and the resignation of South Korea's only astronaut, here's a round up of August's coolest science news.

Needle-Free Vaccines Named WEF Technology Pioneer

Vaxxas has been recognized as a visionary technology company by the World Economic Forum for their needle-free vaccine technology.

Targeting Malaria’s Achilles’ Heel, Hemozoin

A waste product from the malaria parasite provides researchers with an elegant alternative to conventional diagnosis methods.

Breaking Benzene With Metal

Researchers have developed a method to break the highly stable bonds in aromatic compounds.

The Mixed Results Of India’s Total Sanitation Campaign

A study shows that campaign intervention improved sanitation facilities by 19 percent, but did not improve child health.

Making Driverless Cars A Reality

Singapore's A*STAR and LTA have set up a partnership to propel the development of automated vehicle systems within the country.

Science Journalism: Between Two Worlds

What does it take to be a good science journalist? Our editor Rebecca Tan shares her opinion.