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Supermassive Blackhole Found Hidden In Nearest Galaxy

Physicists find evidence for the long-speculated supermassive binary blackhole in Markarian 231 galaxy, advancing our understanding in the formation of galaxies.

In the Lab

The Surprising Similarities Between Human & Seahorse Pregnancies

Seahorse dads take up the role of nourishing and bringing baby seahorses to term, akin to human mums' pregnancies.

Features

Palm Oil Additive May Not Stand Up To Scientific Scrutiny

Marketed as a healthier oil due to its apparent stability and lower oil absorption rates, Afdhal palm oil may not stand up to the scrutiny of critics.

In the Lab

Of Couch Potatoes And Pulmonary Embolism

Watching five hours of TV per day is linked to a two-fold increased risk of developing pulmonary embolism, say scientists.

In the Lab

Voltaglue: An Electrifying Solution To A Sticky Problem

A glue that can harden in wet conditions when a voltage is applied to it could be used in surgeries or underwater metal repair work.

In the Lab

‘Radiationless’ Excitation Can Make Objects Invisible

By overlapping electric and toroidal dipole modes—causing them to cancel each other out—researchers have succeeded in making nanoparticles effectively invisible.

Features

Philippines Reports Affordable Healthcare Gains

Experts say the 'pay for performance' public healthcare model might be the way forward in sustainable quality healthcare.

Features

Slipping Through Tribology’s Past, And A Pinch Of The Future

The study of friction—tribology—is all the more important in our era of machination and automation.

Features

How Unfussy Eaters Are Saving The World

Thanks to its feeding habits, the oriental latrine fly could just play a major role in food and environmental sustainability.

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