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The Link Between Diet, Longevity and Sex In Worms
Scientists in Japan have discovered that caloric restriction confers longevity to hermaphrodite worms but not male worms.
Please Mind The (Curiosity) Gap
Singapore’s education system produces individuals with excellent technical competency, but curiosity may be needed if a quantum leap is to be made in an innovation economy.
Future-Proof Me
Our columnist Alice thinks that coding and writing skills, coupled with emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity, are keys to survival in a globally connected and digital future.
Improving The Efficiency Of Hydrogen Production
Using a hybrid system for the electrolysis of water, a research group in South Korea has invented a method to produce hydrogen fuel cheaply and efficiently.
RNA Processing Defect Causes Motor Neuron Death
Impairment of the RNA processing pathway in motor neurons is responsible for their death in Lou Gehrig's disease.
A Sticky Solution To 3D Bioprinting
Scientists in Japan have developed a method to make droplets containing living cells stick to each other, enabling 3D printing of highly complex biological structures.
Punishment Does Not Improve Cooperation
Using a game to study human behavior, researchers in Japan have found that punishment is an ineffective means for promoting cooperation among players.
An Electrifying Way To Harness Heat
Scientists in Japan have created a material that can produce electricity using the heat at ambient temperatures.
Water Vapor Worsens Haze In China
By analyzing the 2012-2013 winter haze events in Beijing, scientists in China have discovered that water vapor molecules combine with fine particles in the atmosphere to amplify haze pollution in China.
