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Almost A Million Chinese Died From Preventable Cancers In 2013
Nearly half of cancer deaths in China are attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors such as smoking or alcohol use.
Snakebites Cost Sri Lanka More Than US$10 Million Yearly
Snakebites cost Sri Lanka about US$10 million a year—roughly the same amount the country spends on both meningitis and dengue.
NTU Named World’s Best Young University Fourth Year In A Row
NTU leads the charge of young Asia-Pacific universities that occupy seven of the top 10 spots in this year's QS Top 50 Under 50.
Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?
A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.
A Nanoscale Solution To Sepsis
Potent antioxidant nanoparticles that can mop up excess reactive oxygen species could help prevent sepsis-related deaths.
Identifiable Human DNA Recovered From Mosquitoes
Human blood extracted from mosquitoes can be used for DNA analysis up to two days after feeding.
An Eco-Friendly Sponge For Soaking Up Oil Spills
Scientists in India have combined cellulose with a gelator to create a sponge that effectively sucks up crude oil.
The Oceans Heat Up As Global Warming Persists
An analysis of three independent datasets confirm that the oceans are warming rapidly.
Rain Determines Whether Peat Is A Carbon Sink Or Source
Even undisturbed peatlands might release rather than trap carbon dioxide, depending on seasonal rainfall patterns.
