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2016 QS Uni Rankings: Singapore Universities Retain Their Lead
The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore are first and third respectively in this year's rankings.
Chinese Neuroscientist Wins Gruber Neuroscience Prize
Poo Mu-Ming, director of the Institute of Neuroscience in Shanghai, is being honored for his seminal discoveries in brain plasticity.
What Sustains The Earth’s Magnetic Field?
Researchers have shed light on how heat is conducted by the inner and outer cores of the Earth to create its protective magnetic field.
How To Check For Infection? Just Exhale.
Researchers can now detect bacterial infection by analyzing biomarkers exhaled by patients.
A Rainbow Bright Way Of Detecting Arsenic
This nanomaterial-based fluorescent test paper detects levels of arsenic in drinking water in colors ranging from red to cyan.
Researchers Decode Rubber Tree Genome
The sequenced genome of the rubber tree could lead to methods to increase the production of natural rubber.
From Schrödinger To YouTube, The House Cat Is Here To Stay
Our feline overlords aren’t just useful for cuddles, funny videos and silly memes; these domesticated darlings have served many purposes over history.
Pandas Can’t Take The Heat
Climate change is not just a threat to the giant panda’s supply of bamboo—it also makes them vulnerable to heat stress.
The Long & Short Of How Chickens Get Their Beards
Forget why the chicken crossed the road. Instead, how did the chicken get its beard?
