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Bilingualism Delays The Brain’s Aging Process

If you can speak two languages, sticking with one or the other could help prevent age-related cognitive decline, scientists say.

In the Lab

‘Keystone’ Species Key To Rebuilding Gut Microbiota After Antibiotics

The discovery of gut bacteria critical to restoring gut health offers new insights into microbiome recovery after antibiotic treatment.

Features

Engineered For Innovation (VIDEO)

Peter Ho, CEO of engineering company HOPE Technik, aims to deliver bespoke engineering solutions with real-world impact.

Technology

Test Detects SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibodies In Hours

Not only is it much faster than conventional tests, it does not need to be performed in special biosafety laboratories.

In the Lab

120-Million-Year-Old Ancient Croc Walked On Hind Legs

Paleontologists were puzzled by the absence of hand impressions at the excavation site, given that modern-day crocodiles are four-legged.

Features

Technology Is Tackling Some Of Agriculture’s Thorniest Issues

There is both a science and art to agritech, and when used correctly it can reverse the biggest challenges farmers face, from climate change to super-invasive pests.

In the Lab

Tracking COVID-19 Through Wastewater

Researchers have suggested tracking the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in communities.

Japan’s Fugaku Crowned The World’s Fastest Supercomputer

For the first time in history, the same machine has topped all three of rankings of the most powerful supercomputers in the world.

Features

Asia In The Post-COVID World

According to global futurist Parag Khanna, the biggest change in the post-pandemic era will be that more of the world’s next generation of talent will flock to Asia.

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