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Closing The Gap Between Science And Business
Professor Merlin Crossley from the University of New South Wales talks about three developments that have nudged science and industry closer together.
Australia-China Mental Health Center Launched
The University of Melbourne-Peking University Center for Psychiatric Research and Training builds on existing collaborations between the two institutions and will also engage in postgraduate training.
IPCC Warns Of Greater Risk To Food & Water Security
The Fifth Assessment Report warns that climate change will threaten food and water security, especially for Asia.
Study Recommends Shift In Pneumonia Vaccination Strategy
Pneumococcal vaccination programs should focus on children with the poorest access to healthcare services, according to a study.
Finger Length A Pointer To Knee Problems
The smaller the difference between the length of your ring and index fingers, the higher your chance of knee replacement in old age, according to a study.
Obesity Could Cost You US$19,000 Per Child
Research suggests that childhood obesity leads to an additional US$19,000 in lifetime medical costs per child.
IBM To Spend US$100 Million On Big Data Consulting Labs
IBM invests US$100 million to develop ten Interactive Experience labs around the world, including five in Asia.
Sun Pharma Acquires Ranbaxy To Form India’s Largest Pharma
The US$3.2 billion transaction will form the largest pharmaceutical company in India and the fifth largest specialty generics manufacturer in the world.
Quantum Tunneling Speeds Up Circuits
An interdisciplinary research team of researchers has designed ultra-fast electrical circuits using quantum tunneling.
