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A Kill Switch For Genetically Modified Algae

By preventing bioengineered microalgae from growing outside the lab, researchers have reduced the risk of the genetically modified organisms escaping into the wild.

Academia

Tsinghua University Wins Student Supercomputing Competition At SC18

A computing cluster built by students from Tsinghua University outperformed those of 14 other international teams in a variety of tasks, including parallel deep learning and weather forecasting.

In the Lab

Nanoparticles Make Metals Both Strong And Flexible

Strong alloys are typically less ductile, and vice-versa. Researchers have managed to overcome this tradeoff by including nanoparticles in the alloy fabrication process.

Pharma

Promising Phase 3 Results For Green Valley’s Alzheimer’s Drug

The marine-derived compound GV-971 was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

In the Lab

Programming Silk For Wearable Electronics

Scientists have used calcium ions to modify silk fibroins, creating a reusable, biocompatible adhesive for electronic and pharmaceutical applications.

Chihaya Adachi Receives 2018 Nagoya Silver Medal

Professor Chihaya Adachi was conferred the award for his research on high-performance organic light-emitting transistors and laser diodes.

Technology

A Rock Solid Understanding Of Carbon Capture & Storage

This more accurate and detailed simulation of carbon as it is injected into underground rocks could help to improve carbon capture and storage methods.

In the Lab

Facial Rollers Increase Blood Flow To The Skin

A daily five-minute massage with a face roller resulted in up to 25 percent increase in blood flow to the skin, researchers report.

In the Lab

Seeing The Ebola Virus Up Close

Scientists in Japan have obtained a near-atomic resolution model of an important Ebola virus protein.

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