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Collaboration To Develop Smartphones With Pico-Projectors

Singapore's Institute of Microelectronics and Taiwan's OPUS Microsystems will jointly develop micromirror technology for use in smartphones.

Newest Form Of Carbon Is ‘Grossly Warped’

Chemists have synthesized "grossly warped nanographene", a new form of carbon with 80 carbon atoms joined together in a network of 26 rings.

Artificial MicroRNAs To Target Dengue Virus

Researchers in China have identified artificial microRNAs that target regions of the dengue genome essential for viral replication.

Potential Markers For Severity Of Childhood Arthritis Identified

Researchers have identified potential markers for the severity of childhood arthritis, paving the way for better treatment of the disorder.

Herpes Vaccine Clinical Trial To Begin In Brisbane

A University of Queensland spin-off company is about to start clinical trials that could result in the prevention and treatment of genital herpes.

Low Sperm Count Linked To Mothers’ Smoking

Male babies that do not have good fetal growth or are exposed to their mothers' smoking are more likely to have a lower sperm count as adults, according to a new study.

Coral Symbiont Genome Decoded For First Time

Researchers in Japan have decoded the genome of a coral symbiont for the first time, a breakthrough for coral biology research.

Indian-American Acoustic Pioneer, Amar Bose, Dies At 83

Former MIT faculty member and founder of Bose Corporation, Amar Bose, has died. He was 83.

A Bacterial Cocktail To Fight Inflammatory Gut Disease

Japanese scientists report that an orally-administered cocktail of 17 human-derived bacteria strains reduces inflammation and allergic responses in the guts of mice.