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Biodegradable Vascular Stents That Dissolve And Disappear
Researchers from the United States and China have developed biodegradable magnesium alloy stents for the treatment of hardening arteries.
Codeine May Increase Sensitivity To Pain
Large and frequent doses of the pain-killer codeine may actually produce heightened sensitivity to pain, according to a new study.
Butterfly Wings Inspire New Nanotechnology
Researchers have developed a device that could make optical communication faster and more secure by mimicking structures in butterfly wings.
Drowning In University Degrees
A decision to allow Indian students to pursue dual degrees has drawn flak by critics, writes Prof. Pushkar.
India’s Mangalyaan Mission To Head To Mars In November 2013
India is all set for its maiden November 2013 launch, said top space official, Professor U. R. Rao of the Physical Research Laboratory.
Tingling Sensation Caused By Asian Spice Could Help With Chronic Pain
The science behind the tingling sensation caused by eating Sichuan pepper, a popular Asian spice, has been uncovered by researchers.
Massive Groundwater Pumping In Asia May Poison Millions, Study
Millions of people in Asia may be at risk of arsenic poisoning because of massive groundwater pumping, scientists warned in a new study.
Who Is To Blame For The Worst Graduate Job Market In China’s History?
2013 will be the most difficult job-hunting year in history for university graduates in China. Shuang Ren explores who is to blame for this.
Complementary Medicines May Put Cancer Patients’ Lives At Risk
Nial Wheate discusses why it is worrying that many cancer patients use complementary medicine to supplement regular hospital treatment.
