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Separating The Infected From The Vaccinated

A newly developed diagnostic test is able to differentiate which birds have been vaccinated for bird flu and which are currently infected.

Incorporating Renewables With A Hybrid Micro-Grid

The Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator-Singapore (REIDS) will be the region's first hybrid micro-grid.

Smart Grids: An R&D Opportunity For China

Researchers suggest that integrating renewable energy into China's smart grid is a better alternative to centralized long-distance power transmission.

Charles Lieber Wins Inaugural Tsinghua-Springer Research Award

The inaugural Tsinghua University Press-Springer Nano Research Award has been given to Professor Charles M. Lieber.

7 Must-Read Stories In October 2014

From Nobel Prizes to world firsts and ancient sex to fossilized poo, don't miss any of our top stories from October!

Complex Jujube Genome Successfully Sequenced

The sequencing of the jujube genome could lead to a better understanding of the genetic basis of its resistance to high salinity, drought and alkaline conditions.

Fruit Fly Lights Up Brain Wiring

A study in flies shows that alternative splicing could be one explanation for the complexity of the brain.

Four Fruit Flies One And The Same

Recognizing that four pests are actually a single species could lead to better international cooperation, quarantine measures, and ultimately, food security.

Tiny, Rare Frogs Breed In Bamboo

Scientists have uncovered an unusual reproductive strategy in frogs: laying their eggs inside live bamboo plants.