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The Genetics Of Monarch Migration

The extraordinary migratory behavior of Monarch butterflies is largely determined by a single gene, scientists say.

Dengue In India 300 Times Under-Reported

Researchers estimate that the dengue infection rates in India are 282 times higher than officially reported, costing the country US$1.11 billion each year.

In the Lab

PandaX Team Report First Dark Matter Search Data

Although the first run of the PandaX experiment has not found evidence of dark matter, it places strong constraints on future work.

Features

Curiosity Changes The Brain To Enhance Learning

Those who are curious about a topic will not only want to know more, but will also remember more.

In the Lab

‘Virological Penicillin’ Found In Chinese Traditional Medicine

Researchers have isolated the first compound that can directly act on viral infectious agents, an miRNA found in honeysuckle used in traditional Chinese medicine.

In the Lab

Mini Raman Lasers Detect Single Nanoparticles

Using whispering gallery mode microcavities, scientists have developed a highly sensitive method of detecting single nanoparticles in real time.

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Keeping The Economy Healthy

How does an economy stay healthy and keep on growing? SMU Professor Hoon Hian Teck takes a macroeconomics approach to address these questions.

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What Is An Asset Really Worth?

SMU Associate Professor Jeffrey Ng investigates how fair value estimates are derived and what determines how investors respond to them.

ALS and the Ice Bucket Challenge: A Primer

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has raised over US$100 million in donations so far. But what is the Ice Bucket Challenge, and what is ALS?

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