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Singapore Universities Establish First Joint PhD For Engineers
Students seeking to do a PhD in engineering in Singapore now have the option of a joint degree from the National University of Singapore and the Singapore University of Technology and Design.
Would A Scientist Survive The Zombie Apocalypse?
So you know how to run a PCR, but will your science skills actually help you survive? Possibly!
Sniff ‘N’ Track Or Run ‘N’ Scan?
In familiar environments, the ‘run-and-scan’ strategy is a more efficient way of finding food, at least according to mathematical models.
An Alternative Way To Suppress Aβ In Alzheimer’s
Targeting TRPC6 instead of γ-secretase could be a promising way of treating Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in mice.
Astronomers Reach For The Planetary Nebulae
Astronomers have developed a method to measure the size of planetary nebulae that works over a factor of more than six powers of ten in surface brightness.
Quickly & Cheaply Distinguishing Chemical Lookalikes
Researchers have developed a versatile method to identify biologically important chiral compounds through NMR.
Liquid Acoustics Reveal Earth’s Core
The Earth's core contains carbon, but also other unknown light elements, say scientists from RIKEN's SPring-8 Center.
Concern Over Drug Industry Involvement At India’s “Health Camps”
Drug companies have been running health screenings in India as a way to increase their market share, according to a report in The BMJ.
Midriff Bulge Clinging To One In Four Older Indians
Excess girth around the waist, which is associated with a variety of health problems, has been found in 28-50 percent of middle aged Indians.
