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Exponential Aircon Use Could Drive Global Warming

Experts predict that the growing demand for air conditioning in developing nations will hike energy consumption to 64 percent by 2040.

Takeda To Distribute KAKETSUKEN’s Influenza Vaccine

To meet the growing demand for seasonal flu vaccines, Takeda has added KAKETSUKEN to its list of suppliers.

Microfabricated Mirrors For 3D Super-Resolution Microscopy

Microfabricated mirror wells could help turn ordinary inverted microscopes into super-resolution, 3D imagers.

Ultraviolet Light Without Mercury

Researchers have successfully developed a UV lamp for skin treatment that does not use environmentally harmful mercury.

Lotus Transcriptome Sequenced

A transcriptome analysis of the lotus could facilitate future functional genomics studies on the ancient plant.

Ants Have Human-Like Color Vision

Understanding how ants process trichromatic color vision with their limited brains could help scientists develop autonomous robots.

Defect-Free Topological Insulator Developed

A method to grow high quality thin films of topological insulators could have the way for next-generation low-power electronics.

GHIT Fund Deepens Support For Schistosomiasis & Leishmaniasis

An additional US$11 million has been committed to developing diagnostics and drugs for neglected tropical diseases.

Computers Make Three Minute Stroke Diagnosis

Computer-assisted stroke diagnosis could provide time-strapped doctors with a reliable second opinion.