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China’s Largest Dairy Producer Signs Research Agreement With Cornell

The Yili Group will fund research into developing a soy-based cheese for the Chinese market, among other research programs.

India Launches Its First Astronomy Satellite

The launch of India's first astronomy satellite with the capacity to simultaneously image light at various wavelengths presents an unprecedented opportunity to observe space.

Sperm Grown On Mice Produce Live Monkeys

Six healthy monkeys have been born using sperm grown from testis tissue transplanted onto the backs of mice.

The Origins Of Black Rice

Plant biologists have solved the ancient mystery of the origins and spread of black rice.

A Thermal Invisibility Cloak

A new thermal invisibility cloak, which actively redirects heat, may bring Harry Potter's invisibility cloak closer to reality.

How Stem Cells Defend Against Viruses

Epigenetic mechanisms are crucial in embryonic stem cells' defense mechanism against viral infections, scientists say.

New 2D Transistor Material Made Using Precision Lasers

With the help of laser patterning, pure dual-phased molybdenum ditelluride can now be fabricated for next-generation 2D transistors.

Graphdiyne For Better Lithium Batteries

The unique triangular pore structure of the carbon allotrope graphdiyne makes it an unusually effective lithium ion storage material, scientists report.

Capturing Vesicles In The Act Of Fusion

Thanks to a pumpkin-shaped molecule, scientists can now observe the process of vesicle fusion in real time.