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RIKEN’s K Supercomputer Simulates One Trillion Atoms In Bacteria

It took 65,536 processing cores and several months to complete the experiment, which revealed major differences between in vitro and in vivo conditions.

Technology

Mimosa-Inspired Material Folds Up Like Origami When Wet (VIDEO)

Inspired by the Mimosa plant's folding response to touch, researchers have engineered a material that folds when in contact with water.

In the Lab

Can We Devise A Clock To Predict Cancer Risk?

Using a mitotic 'clock,' researchers have shown that DNA changes in normal cells could be used to predict the risk of cancer.

Academia

KAIST, Technical Uni of Denmark To Collaborate On Startup Programs

South Korea's KAIST and the Technical University of Denmark will collaborate through startup programs, education and research.

Technology

Micrometer-sized Silicon Electrodes To Study The Brain

Researchers in Japan have developed tiny, micrometer-scale needle-electrode devices to record and analyze the brain's electrical activity.

2016 Nobel Prize In Medicine Awarded to Yoshinori Ohsumi

Professor Ohsumi has been recognized for his role in the discovery of autophagy, a cellular self-renewal process.

Features

Debunking The Myth Of Password Security

As online security becomes more complex, we need to look beyond text-based user authentication to keep the ‘bad guys’ out, says SMU Associate Professor Gao Debin.

Technology

Thinking About The Mind Behind The Robot At SIRE 2016

Cloud computing has the potential to revolutionize the field of robotics, but there are key considerations to look into before you leap.

In the Lab

Body Size And Flight Style Determine How Far Birds Migrate

Larger flapping birds, such as cranes, geese, and swans migrate shorter distances than soaring birds such as raptors, vultures, and albatrosses.

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