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Yu Chengzhong Wins 2015 Le Févre Memorial Prize

Professor Yu Chengzhong has been recognized with the 2015 Le Févre Memorial Prize for his contributions to nanotechnology.

Bee Brains Offer Insight Into Memory Formation

A study of bee brains has revealed that microRNAs targeting the structural protein actin are crucial in memory regulation.

‘Good Fat’ Could Help Manage Diabetes

Activating brown fat cells could help Type 2 diabetics manage their condition by increasing the number of glucose transporters.

Female Sea Urchins Hedge Their Bets In Mating Game

Female sea urchins that have many mates also have higher offspring survival rates.

Dissecting The Aftermath Of A Supernova

Two studies from the University of Western Australia shed light on what happens after a supernova explodes.

EmTech Singapore’s 10 Under 35 Innovators Revealed

Ten young innovators have made it to EmTech Singapore's Innovators Under 35 list, selected from over 100 applicants from Asia and Australasia.

Predicting Dengue With Baidu

Internet-based disease surveillance methods can be up to several weeks faster than traditional methods, researchers say.

Pinot Noir Grapes Owe A Debt To Ancient Viruses

Viruses have shaped the evolution of Pinot Noir grapes, scientists say.

Ocean Primed For More El Niño

A study of 60 years of coral records reveals that the oceans are getting warmer, potentially altering the patterns of rainfall and drought.