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Virtual Curtain Reduces Mining Sludge
Scientists have developed a method of treating mining waste that reduces sludge production by 90 percent and facilitates the recovery of economically valuable metals.
Do Female Hormones Contribute To Obesity?
Scientists suggest that exposure to estrogen from soy products or PVC plastics could explain the higher rates of obesity in males of developed countries.
Japanese Catfish Use pH To Locate Prey
By detecting the changes in pH as underground sea worms breathe, Japanese catfish are able to find their prey even in murky water.
All Roads Lead To The Vacuole
Understanding the intracellular transport pathways to the vacuole could lead to the development of better nutrient storage in plants.
Food Coloring For Child-Safe Batteries
Highly concentrated food dye could alert parents to when children swallow batteries, helping them seek immediate medical attention.
Bees Use Hidden Patterns In Flowers
Scientists have shown that bees can use polarisation patterns to identify flowers and improve foraging efficiency, but only if the flowers face downwards.
NUS & RAPS Launch Regulatory Certification Program
The Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs (MDRA) program is intended to prepare regulatory professionals to meet the expected high demand as the industry gains momentum.
Smelly Egg Gas Regulates Embryo Transport
Disruption of hydrogen sulphide signalling in pregnant mice leads to poor embryo transport to the uterus and may be the cause of ectopic pregnancies in humans.
Nanotwinning Hard And Stable Diamonds
By applying a nanotwinning process, scientists have synthesized a form of diamond that is harder and more thermally stable.
