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Oxytocin Can Warp Our Sense Of Time
The hormone oxytocin is responsible for the temporal compression effect, where the duration of social interaction feels shorter than it actually is.
Ants Tell The Story Of Tropical Biodiversity
Researchers have studied ants to explain why biodiversity is higher in tropical regions compared to areas further away from the equator.
Muscle Loss Driven By Epigenetics Both In Space And On Earth
Scientists in Japan have identified DNA methylation as a crucial mediator of muscle loss at microgravity as well as at normal gravity.
This Fungus Borrowed From Bacteria To Break The Mold
A common fungus developed the ability to sense gravity by remodeling a gene it acquired from bacteria.
Overlooked Compound Proves Useful For Photocatalysis
Oxyfluorides, once avoided due to the strong electronegativity of fluorine, have now been found to perform photocatalytic reactions in an exceptional case.
Professor Shih Choon Fong Awarded 2018 Harvard Centennial Medal
Professor Shih Choon Fong was conferred the Centennial Medal from Harvard University for his contributions to society through research and higher education.
Wearable OLED Patch Helps Heal Wounds
By mounting flexible OLEDs, batteries and anti-superheating devices on a thin film, scientists have developed a wearable patch that can facilitate wound healing.
Giant Clams Tell The History Of Typhoons
A team of researchers has developed a precise method to determine past typhoon occurrences from the growth pattern and composition of giant clam shells.
When The Public Gets Personal
Crisis communication could be improved if practitioners learn to recognise the underlying emotions behind the public’s response, says SMU Professor Augustine Pang.
