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Bee Sensors Take Flight To Help Farmers

Thousands of honey bees in Australia are being fitted with tiny sensors in an effort to monitor the insects and their environment.

Cardiologists Gather At Suntec Singapore For AsiaPCR/SingLIVE 2014

Hundreds of cardiologists gathered at AsiaPCR/SingLIVE 2014, a three-day medical conference covering the latest in interventional cardiology.

RNA Editing Enzyme Overexpressed In Esophageal Cancer

Researchers have discovered that an RNA editing enzyme is significantly over-expressed in esophageal squamous cell carcinomas.

Moderate Testosterone Levels Safest For Elderly Men, Study

Midrange testosterone levels in older men are associated with better survival, according to a study.

New Plastic Film Could Improve Food Packaging

Researchers have invented a new plastic film using a nano-inspired process that makes the material thinner than aluminum foil while keeping air and moisture at bay.

MedTech Company Masimo Opens Indian Offices

Masimo Corporation has opened offices across India to meet the health demands of the burgeoning Indian market.

Starbucks In China: Drinking For Status Or Taste?

Chinese consumers' thirst for Starbucks coffee has more to do with their desire for status than their taste for the brand's beverages, researchers have discovered.

Chinese Scientist Proposes Spraying Water Into The Air To Curb Pollution

Spraying water into the atmosphere from sprinklers atop tall buildings and towers could cut back on air pollution, according to a scientist.

Odors Are More Expressible In Malay Hunter-Gatherer Language

English speakers struggle to name odors whereas speakers of Jahai, a Malay hunter-gatherer language, have an elaborate vocabulary for smells, researchers say.