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Cancer Immunotherapy For Man’s Best Friend
Scientists in Japan have developed a new therapeutic antibody to treat malignant cancers in dogs.
Math In A Time Of Cholera
Using mathematical models to analyze data from the World Health Organization, scientists in Japan accurately forecasted the peak of the 2017 cholera outbreak in Yemen.
Why Some People Are Allergic To Both Pollen And Peaches
A protein found in cyprus pollen is highly similar to molecules found in peaches and citrus fruits, explaining the cross-reactivity between respiratory and food allergens.
Rare Fossil Sheds Light On Bird Evolution
Amateur fossil collectors in Japan have discovered an iconic marine diving bird heralded as the best-preserved hesperornithiform specimen from Asia.
Duck-Billed Dinosaur Is Japan’s Largest Complete Fossil
The 8-meter-long Mukawa dragon is the largest complete dinosaur fossil to be unearthed in Japan to date.
Bend It Like Bamboo
The fibers in bamboo are distributed to maximize flexural rigidity with the smallest volume of wood material possible.
Gold That Goes Invisible When Ground
This gold compound shifts its emission profile by an unprecedented 452 nm when ground, changing from fluorescent blue to infrared.
In A Changing Climate, Species Tend To Go With The Flow
Species expanded their range faster and kept track of climate better when ocean currents matched the direction of warming, a new study suggests.
What Ants Can Teach Us About Making Rational Collective Decisions
Diverse populations make rational collective decisions, according to an experiment with ants.
