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Indian Mars Mission Beats Neighbors, Sniffs For Methane

Last Tuesday, the Indian space agency launched a mission to Mars in order to place a satellite into orbit around that planet.

Regular Exercise Could Protect Against Ovarian Cancer

Engaging in physical activities, including exercise as a leisure activity, could help protect women against ovarian cancer, finds a new study.

Traditional Japanese Pickle Called Suguki May Protect Against Flu

Bacteria found in a traditional Japanese pickle can prevent infection by the flu virus in mice, according to a new study.

A*STAR, AstraZeneca To Develop Gram-Negative Antibacterials

A*STAR has signed an agreement with biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to develop new drugs to treat gram-negative bacterial infections.

Consumers More Likely To Buy Discounted Items… Regardless Of Final Price

Discounting retail items reduces the tendency to shop around, which leads to less competitive outcomes and potentially higher prices, says a study.

46 Chinese Scientists Receive Ho Leung Ho Lee Awards

46 Chinese scientists have received science and technology awards from the Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation this year.

Coding Variants Not Major Determinant Of Psoriasis Risk, Study

Scientists have found that gene variants representing protein-coding changes may play only a small part in the genetic risk for psoriasis.

Chinese, US, Australian, European Unis Sign Hefei Statement

The Consortium of China 9 has signed the Hefei Statement with US, Australian and European counterparts, pledging to promote the foundational value of higher education.

NTU Launches Three Interactive Digital Media Research Centers

NTU has invested S$90 million and launched three new research centers in interactive digital media.