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Glowing Molecules 3x More Efficient Than LEDs
The metal-free phosphorescent molecules glow three times as brightly as LEDs at room temperature.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2016
Sanofi Pasteur's dengue vaccine, low-protein diets and a ‘light-stopping’ experiment were popular in October.
Particles Similar To Majorana Fermions Discovered
Physicists have established a method to study the characteristics of Majorana zero modes, a quasiparticle that resembles Majorana fermions.
A Bite-Sized Lesson On Jaw Evolution
The discovery of a fish fossil in China fills a big gap in our understanding of how vertebrate jaws evolved.
China’s Toxic Chemical Emission Highest In The World: Study
China is today the largest emitter of certain toxic fluorinated chemicals, thanks to US and Europe manufacturers moving operations there.
Neuroscientist Wins Shanghai Peony Award
Dr. Du Jiulin was recognized for his research into neural circuit mechanisms.
Ecologist Awarded China Friendship Award
Kazakhstan-born Dr. David Blank was recognized for research into the management of desert ecosystems and wildlife in the arid areas of Central Asia.
Hide And Seek: Looking For The Elusive Sterile Neutrinos
The joint result of two separate experiments has significantly shrunk the hiding space for a light sterile neutrino.
What’s The Advantage Of Being Obese?
This study found that only nine out of 115 genes known to be associated with obesity showed evidence of being under positive selection.
