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New Material Puts A Twist On Light

Inspired by a wire in the washing basket, scientists have developed a new material that can twist light

Tata Communications To Invest US$200 Million In India Data Center

Tata Communication's US$200 million investment will double the capacity of its data center in New Delhi.

Birds Show Fruit Color Pecking Order

Study shows that birds prefer red and black over other fruit colors, suggesting that bird preferences may have influenced fruit color evolution.

Biomarker For Inner Ear Stem Cells Found

A study in guinea pigs finds that polySia is a functional biomarker which controls the development of inner ear stem cells.

Bending Light With Light For Mini-Devices

Combining surface plasmon polaritons with non-linear liquids is a promising way of controlling the polarization of light.

Pelicans Most Vulnerable To Fishing Tackle Injuries

A study shows that pelicans are particularly susceptible to fishing tackle injuries, forming 59 percent of all birds injured.

Darwin’s Nautical Library Goes Virtual

The library on board the Beagle, housed in the same cabin where Darwin spent five years, provides an insight into the works which influenced and informed the famous naturalist.

A New Measure Of Biodiversity

The CANAPE model unites genetic and spatial information, providing a more comprehensive understanding of biodiversity.

Behind North Korea’s Hospital Curtain

North Korea has a relatively low child mortality rate, but basic health infrastructure is lacking and demand for medical services is high.