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Using Nail Art To Study Ladybug Wings

High speed cameras and uv-cured resin used in nail art have come together to help scientists understand what makes ladybug wings both strong and foldable.

The Power Of Being Published On The Cover

Research papers that are highlighted on the covers of prestigious journals enjoy more citations than those that are not featured.

How India Was Populated

A population model using accurate satellite data has shown that India could have been populated from the East.

Toward A Therapeutic Vaccine For Hepatitis B

Scientists are developing a much needed therapeutic vaccine against hepatitis B that could also treat chronic hepatitis.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Rogel Mari Sese

Under the leadership of Fillipino astrophysicist Dr. Rogel Mari Sese, the Philippines might soon have an agency that will coordinate all space-related activities at a national level.

How The Brain Balances Its Network

A part of the hippocampus called CA2 is responsible for preventing the local brain circuits from becoming hyperactive, study says.

How Moderate Stress Could Prevent Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have identified a drug candidate that can prevent the death of dopaminergic neurons, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease.

Making Things Acoustically Invisible Underwater

A team of Chinese researchers has designed an acoustic cloak that can hide objects underwater.

Extending The Range Of Diseases Covered By A Rice-Based Vaccine

Astellas and the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo are expanding the range of diseases that can be covered by their rice-based oral vaccine, MucoRice.