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Communication Network In Stem Cells Uncovered

An international team of scientists has uncovered details of a key cell communication network in human embryonic stem cells.

Rice Husks Recycled For Use In High-Capacity Lithium Batteries

Korean researchers have demonstrated that rice husks can be recycled to produce nano-porous silicon for use in high-capacity lithium batteries.

Reading Tool For The Visually Impaired Launched In India

A device for people with visual impairments that scans documents such as newspapers and magazines and reads them aloud has been launched in India.

Australia’s Chief Scientist: We Need A National ‘STEM’ Strategy

Australia must have a strategy to ensure the country’s prosperity and boost its international standing in STEM, said Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb.

Who Is Responsible For The Southeast Asian Haze? New Culprits Identified

A group of 'mid-level entrepreneurs' contribute to the haze by sidestepping government rules on illegal clearing of land by burning.

Japan’s New Direction On Climate Change

Satoshi Kurokawa and Justin Dabner explain how Japan's national strategy to curb carbon emissions has changed since the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Sydney’s Urban Areas To Be Hit Hard By Global Warming

Temperatures in urban areas of Sydney could rise by up to 3.7°C within the next 40 years because of global warming, according to a new study.

Brown Fat Responsible For Heart Disease Deaths In Winter

A new study has found that brown fat is responsible for more people dying from heart disease during the winter months.

Japan Approves World’s First Transdermal Beta-Blocker Patch

Toa Eiyo Ltd. has received manufacturing and marketing authorization in Japan for its transdermal Bisono® beta-blocker tape.