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Laser Explosions Make Silicon Exotic
Scientists have used laser-controlled micro-explosions to create new phases in silicon, paving the way for exotic new materials.
Male Harassment Holds Flies Back Evolutionarily
Female flies with good genes spent more time fending off males than laying eggs, hindering the overall adaptation to a new environment.
Tracking The Evolution Of The Next Potential Superbug
Scientists have mapped the genome of the highly diverse Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium, a pathogen that could potentially be highly virulent and antibiotic-resistant.
[INFOGRAPHIC] Quenching Asia-Pacific’s Insatiable Thirst For Energy
We turn the spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region, which will consume more than half of the world's energy by 2035.
Building A Better Battery: Storage Solutions For Asia’s Energy Goals
Asia has set ambitious renewable energy targets for itself but is still missing one crucial piece of the puzzle—ways to store power from intermittent renewable sources. Could homegrown technologies fill the gap?
10 Asian Biotech Innovations To Watch In 2015
Check out these Asian biotech innovations that might soon be reaching a market near you!
Crystallizing A New Approach To Malaria Vaccination
Researchers have uncovered potentially transmission-blocking epitopes of the mosquito midgut protein AnAPN1, spurring the design of mosquito-based vaccines.
Emotional Brains “Physically Different” From Rational Ones
Different types of empathy are reflected in differences in brain white matter distribution, scientists report.
Increased Anxiety Associated With Sitting Down
A meta-analysis has revealed that sedentary activities are associated with mental health conditions such as anxiety.
