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Solar Power Breaks Supercritical Barrier
Scientists have shown that solar power can be used to generate supercritical steam, making renewable energy more cost competitive.
Gravitating To Singapore
Seeking to study the effects of gravity on muscle mass in humans, Dr. Alfredo Franco-Obregón left the research group he founded at ETH to come to Singapore. He shares his experiences with Asian Scientist.
New Pterosaur Fossils Unearthed In China
Fossils found at the Turpan-Hami Basin provide new information about the biology of pterosaurs from the Early Cretaceous.
Lazy? Koalas Are Just Chilling Out
As a means of keeping cool, koala bears hug tree trunks, which can be up to 5°C cooler than the air during hot weather.
For A Healthy Heart, Women Should Exercise
Although smoking is the biggest risk factor for heart disease in women under 30, inactivity becomes the primary cause in women over 30.
DNA Analyzer In Your Pocket
Analyse DNA sequences on the go with a new app which allows you to perform functions such as reverse complementation and translation.
Whale Poo Sustains Fish Stocks
Although it has been argued that whales might be responsible for the depletion of fish stocks through predation, scientists have shown that their defecation in fact provides nutrients for other prey fish.
Insights Into Cancer Resistance From The Blind Mole Rat
The blind mole rat may not be able to see, but its genome could shed light on why it does not develop cancer.
What Makes Silkworms Male Or Female?
Scientists have made the surprising finding that piRNA rather than proteins determines sex in silkworms.
