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Turning Cigarette Ash Into Arsenic Filters

Scientists have found an ingenious use for cigarette ash, turning the porous material into an efficient arsenic water purifier.

In the Lab

Hiding In The Reefs Protects Epaulette Sharks From CO₂

The oceans are getting more acidic, but living in the reefs has helped epaulette sharks cope, scientists say.

In the Lab

High Accuracy Qubits Pave The Way For Quantum Computers

Two research teams have independently developed quantum bits that are more than 99 percent accurate.

Features

Yamanaka: iPSCs Could Help Fill Our Blood Banks

Imagine a world where we no longer need blood donors, says Professor Shinya Yamanaka, Nobel laureate and inventor of induced pluripotent stem cell technology.

Features

Balancing Healthcare Innovation & Cost

New medical technologies could benefit patients, but adoption should always be tempered by cost concerns, said Dr. Ruben Flores at Medical Fair Asia 2014.

In the Lab

The Genetics Of Monarch Migration

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

Health

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.

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