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miRNA’s Two-Pronged Approach To Killing Cancer Cells
By using a multi-target miRNA, researchers have enhanced the therapeutic effect of existing anti-cancer drugs.
ANU Electronics Gets US$1.35 Million Boost From Chinese Company
The funds will be used to set up the ANU-Fenghua Joint Research and Development Center focused on small electronic devices.
The Long & Short Of Mosquito Legs
An understanding of how insects such as mosquitoes walk on water could lead to better aquatic robots.
How Many Times Can Cells Be Re-Programmed?
Induced pluripotent stem cells can be used to generate up to six generations of mice but accumulate harmful mutations over time.
Could Climate Explain The Differing Success Of The Tang & Song Dynasties?
Simulations of China's climate over the last two millenia suggest that the Tang dynasty experienced regional warming while the Song dynastic was affected by global warming.
Watching Water Do Quantum Tunneling
A direct visualization of quantum tunneling of a cyclic tetramer of water has provided evidence for many-body tunneling.
Extracting Lithium From Coal
Researchers have proposed extracting lithium from coal ash to meet the growing worldwide demand for rechargeable batteries.
7 Must-Read Stories In February 2015
Ancient planets, ancient mammals and an exclusive interview with a not-so-ancient Nobel Prize winner with advice for young physicists in Asia!
Discovered: Black Hole 12 Billion Times The Size Of The Sun
The massive black hole powers a quasar 420 trillion times brighter than the Sun.
