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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.
‘Virological Penicillin’ Found In Chinese Traditional Medicine
Researchers have isolated the first compound that can directly act on viral infectious agents, an miRNA found in honeysuckle used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Mini Raman Lasers Detect Single Nanoparticles
Using whispering gallery mode microcavities, scientists have developed a highly sensitive method of detecting single nanoparticles in real time.
Harvesting Uranium From The Sea
Using a computational screening approach, scientists have developed a protein that could be used to purify uranium from the sea.
India’s Mars Mission Cue For Third World
India's successful Mars mission suggests the way forward for other developing countries hoping to go to space.
Steady Progress For Asian Universities In 2014 THE Rankings
US and UK universities still dominate the top 10 of the Times Higher Education rankings, but Asian institutions continue to make significant gains.
First Baby Screened Using MALBAC Technology Born
A powerful single cell whole genome amplification method known as MALBAC allows for the precise screening of monogenic disorders.
Malaysia Joins Global STEM Alliance
The Global STEM Alliance has been formed to help emerging economies get a leg up in scientific education.
How Old Are The Sands Of The Sahara?
The Sahara desert is four to nine million years older than originally thought, scientists say.
