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Publish Or Perish Culture Encourages Scientists To Cut Corners
Sadly, the intense pressure of academic research drives some scientists to breach ethical codes. What can be done about it?
Telomeres Implicated In Premature Aging
The symptoms of the premature aging disorder Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome have been linked to the enzyme telomerase.
Goods Made In China Cause More CO2 Emissions
Cheap goods manufactured in China come at a substantial cost to the environment, say scientists.
Next Generation Nebulizer Could Replace Jabs
A nebulizer that uses sound waves to generate a fine mist of drug could change the way drugs are delivered to the lungs.
Skills For Modern Scientists
A career in science is a multi-faceted one, but having any of these four skills in good measure is probably a good place to start!
Pollen Reveals The Hot, Wet Climate Of Ancient Apes
A study tracking pollen has found that apes survived the climatic changes of the late Miocene in hot and humid environments.
Spot Glaucoma With Your Smartphone
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, have developed a method to diagnose glaucoma from smartphone images.
“Lab-In-A-Needle” Detects Liver Toxicity In 30 Minutes
Scientists have developed a microfluidics device that can quickly detect liver toxicity, a common side effect during chemotherapy.
Predicting Which Combinations Will Yield Metallic Glass
An understanding of the molecular structure could help scientists predict which alloys will result in metallic glasses.
