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China Halves TB Prevalence In Just Twenty Years
China has reduced tuberculosis prevalence by 50% over the past 20 years, five years ahead of the target set by a global partnership.
Researchers Uncover The Link Between Memory And Smell
Scientists show that smells can create long term memories that alter perception.
Nanowire ‘Fingerprints’ To Fight Counterfeiting
Nanowire fingerprints are cheap to produce and extremely difficult to replicate, making them useful in anti-counterfeiting measures, scientists say.
Nanoparticles Give Color Without Pigments
Scientists have developed nanoparticle-based colors that could be used to make paint and electronic displays that never fade.
Japanese Astronauts To Drink Yakult In Space
Yakult will go where no other probiotics drink has gone before - into outer space!
Fluorescent Switch Allows Scientists To Track Cancer
A new genetically engineered mouse will allow scientists to map the progression of cancer in real time.
Five New Armored Spiders Discovered in China
Five new armored spiders have been discovered in the caves of South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Climate Change Aided Genghis Khan’s Empire
Unusual climate conditions favored the advance of Mongolian military power in the time of Genghis Khan, scientists say.
Heart Attack Drug Bypasses Side-Effects
Scientists have improved the specificity of heart attack drugs such that they no longer cause heart stoppage.
