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New Parasitic Wasp Species Discovered In Taiwan
A new species of parasitoid wasp that rides on the back of damselflies before laying eggs inside their eggs, has been discovered in Taiwan.
WHO Urges Action On Hepatitis Threat
The World Health Organization has urged governments to act against the five hepatitis viruses that can cause severe liver infections.
Scientists Uncover How Flatworms Regrow Heads
Japanese researchers have identified the molecular cues that enable decapitated flatworms to regrow heads.
SARS, MERS …? Preparing For The Next Coronavirus Pandemic
Linfa Wang and Gary Crameri examine how lessons learnt from SARS and MERS can help us prepare for the next coronavirus epidemic.
Electronic Foils That Are Light As Feathers
Researchers have developed lightweight, thin, flexible and virtually unbreakable electronic foils that can conform to any desired shape.
Oil Palm Genome Study May Boost Oil Yield
A team of researchers has analyzed the oil palm genome, revealing insights that may help improve the use of this oil plant species.
Get Body Fat Burning Updates On Your Smartphone
Researchers in Japan have developed a portable, pocket-sized device that can instantly detect if your body is burning fat.
Chinese Scientists Reprogram Stem Cells Using Small Molecule Cocktail
Chinese researchers have used a cocktail of small molecules to reprogram somatic cells to a pluripotent state.
Computer Model Gives Early Warning Of Crop Failure
An international team of researchers has developed a computer model to predict global crop failures several months before harvest.
