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7 Must-Read Stories In January 2017
Solar cells, supercomputers and scientists—stories that captured your imagination in the first month of 2017.
Temasek Invests US$800 Million In Verily
Singapore-based Temasek will invest in Alphabet's health-focused company Verily to commercialize healthcare solutions.
Diabetes Shortens Human Lifespan By Nine Years
In China, diabetics will die an average of nine years before their healthy peers, study estimates.
MicroRNAs That Trigger Beta Cell Proliferation
Scientists in Japan have identified two new microRNAs that may help develop regenerative therapies for diabetes patients.
WuXi Acquires Biologics CRO HD Biosciences
WuXi AppTec strengthens its biologics capabilities with its acquisition of Shanghai-based HD Biosciences.
Values For Revolutionary Times
When young scientists find themselves at a historical crossroads, strong values should be their guide, says Dr Jürgen Kluge, Chairman of the Lindau Foundation Board.
Is The World Ready For The Internet Of Things?
Security concerns need to be addressed before the widespread adoption of IoT technology, says internet architect and Turing Award winner Dr Vinton Gray Cerf.
The Ethics Of Engineering A Smart City
Will smart cities usher in positive new developments or play out like a nightmare? The answer is in the hands of today’s engineers, speakers of the Global Young Scientists Summit 2017 say.
The Tale Of A Simple But Superlative Material
For 2010 Nobel Laureate Sir Andre Geim, the road to the discovery of graphene was just one of many interesting paths he pursued over the course of his career.
