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What’s The Best Position For Birth?

The time honored tradition of elevating women 15 degrees during birth does not actually reduce venous compression, study says.

Detecting Dengue From Drool

Researchers from IBN are currently in talks with ARKRAY to commercialize their one-step dengue test kit.

7 Must-Read Stories In January 2015

Whether its a new way to fold DNA or a map of the TB bacteria proteome, these technological advancements are likely to enable further research in the year ahead.

Enforcing Kids’ Screen Time Limits “Virtually Impossible”

Most parents struggle to limit their children's screen time to less than two hours a day, study says.

Could Beer Be Good For Your Brain?

Xanthohumol, a compound found in beer hops, has been shown to have a protective effect in a rat neural cell line.

Of Brains And Birdsong

A more refined technique has helped identify the acropallium as the region of the brain responsible for song generation in zebra finches.

A Sunny Future For Rooftop Solar Power

The falling cost of solar panels means they are now a considerable player in the energy sector, writes Bernhard Mitchell.

Austrianova Opens New Facilities In Singapore

The Austrianova facility at Synpase, Biopolis will house the company's headquarters and GMP production activities.

A Word To Young Physicists In Asia

In a wide-ranging interview, Sir Anthony Leggett shares his thoughts on science education and the prospects for young physicists in Asia.