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Spacecraft Can Now Use Pulsars To Navigate Their Way To Alpha Centauri

Scientists have devised a way for spacecraft to navigate themselves by using the small stars called pulsars.

Gene Involved In Cancer Affects Sperm’s Swimming Ability

A gene known to affect hormone action in breast and prostate cancer cells has been shown to have an impact on male fertility.

Water Filters Made From Plasma-Treated Carbon Nanotubes

Researchers have found that water purification membranes enhanced by plasma-treated carbon nanotubes are ideal for purifying briny water.

Gene That Links Obesity And Immunity Uncovered

Scientists from New Zealand and Australia have discovered a gene that links the immune system with obesity.

Japanese, Chinese & Indian Scientists Work The Hardest: Study

An new study suggests that Japanese, Indian and Chinese conservation scientists work very hard - producing a substantial amount of work late at night and over weekends.

NAVIA: Singapore’s First Electric Autonomous Vehicle

A new partnership will see an autonomous electric shuttle named NAVIA being tested on Singapore roads.

Dragonflies See Things Using On-Off Switches In Their Brains

Researchers have discovered a novel and complex visual circuit in a dragonfly's brain that could one day help to improve vision systems for robots.

Scientists Find Link Between Aristolochic Acid And Liver Cancer

A joint Singapore-Taiwan research has revealed a link between aristolochic acid (AA) and liver cancer.

Japanese Unis Dominate Shanghai Jiao Tong A-Pac Rankings

Japanese universities continue to dominate the Asia-Pacific region in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities.