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LiBH4 For Safer Solid State Batteries

Scientists have managed to stabilize high-pressure lithium borohydride to create a conducting solid solution that promises safer batteries for the future.

Novel Uric Acid Antioxidant Pathway Could Fight Cancer

Though uric acid crystals may be the bane of gout patients, scientists have shown that intracellular uric acid plays an important antioxidant role.

3-D Matrix Licenses IBN’s Peptide Technology

Using IBN's proprietary self-assembling peptides, 3-D Matrix Asia will develop new medical products for orthopedic surgery.

Physiotherapy May Not Help Hip Osteoarthritis

A randomized clinical trial has shown that physiotherapy is no better than placebo treatments for patients with hip osteoarthritis.

Building A Palace On The Moon

Three scientists from the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics have completed a 105-day habitation program within a bioregenerative life support module.

Termite Genome Sheds Light On Social Behavior

The first termite genome fills the gap in our understanding of social insect genomics.

Five Year Price Freeze For GAVI Graduates

GSK will continue to offer vaccines at discounted prices for up to five years after graduation away from GAVI Alliance support.

US$2.3 Million For DNA Barcoding Project

Scientists hope that DNA bar coding will speed up the identification of plant and animal species and help combat illegal trade in endangered species.

Effective Removal Of Radioactive Cesium

A new material containing ions in the highest coordination number observed to date has shown to be more effective at removing cesium 137 than existing methods.