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Solar Cells Incorporated Into ‘Smart’ Windows

Researchers have integrated solar cells into a window that can intelligently regulate heat while maintaining visible transparency.

Acupuncture, Counseling Could Improve Depression Symptoms

Acupuncture or counseling combined with usual care could benefit patients with depression, researchers say.

Evidence For New Nuclear Magic Number

Researchers from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo have provided evidence for a new nuclear magic number in the unstable and radioactive calcium isotope 54Ca.

Titans Of The Past Come Alive In Singapore

The Science Center Singapore's Titans of the Past year-end exhibition showcases the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skull ever found.

Scientists Discover Gene Linked To Fatal Drug Allergy

Researchers have discovered that a gene allele known as HLA-B*13:01 could cause a severe drug reaction to dapsone, commonly prescribed for the treatment of leprosy.

Leukemia Drug In Australian And US Trial

A drug targeting a leukemic stem cell marker discovered by researchers in Australia is currently undergoing clinical trials.

Scientists Convert Human Skin Cells Into Cartilage-Generating Cells

Scientists have directly converted human dermal fibroblasts into induced chondrogenic cells required for cartilage regeneration therapy.

A*STAR, NUS Launch S$148m Center For Nutrition Research

NUS and A*STAR have launched the S$148 million Singapore Center for Nutritional Sciences, Metabolic Diseases, and Human Development.

Fukushima Radioactive Plume To Reach US In 2014

The radioactive ocean plume from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster will reach the US in 2014, according to a study.