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16 Asian Institutions Team Up On Microsatellites
The Asian Micro-satellite Consortium seeks to promote standardization and data sharing among the nine member nations.
K Computer Crowned Top Performer
RIKEN’s K Computer has shown that it has more than brute force, winning top spot on the November 2016 HPCG benchmark index.
Mum’s Gaze Triggers Brain Waves In Autistic Kids
A pilot study has linked the degree of autism to a specific pattern of brain activity observed when autistic children look at their mothers.
QUT & Sumitomo Electric To Trial Batteries For Renewable Energy
The joint concentrator photovoltaic project will study large-scale renewable energy generation and storage.
Is Alzheimer’s Disease The Diabetes Of The Brain?
The drug memantine blocks improves symptoms of both diabetes and Alzheimer's disease in mice by blocking a receptor called Kir6.2.
Human Sight Especially Sensitive To Snakes
The human eye can spot snakes from blurred images faster than non-threatening animals such as cats or fish.
POEM, The Key To Seed Without Sperm
A new study suggests that pollen tube contents alone can induce seed enlargement, contradicting our previous understanding that fertilization is essential for seed development.
Peptides Bridge The Artificial And Biological
Genetically engineered peptides that can bridge the gap between synthetic materials and biomolecules could be used for ‘seamless’ bioelectronic devices.
Found: Molecular Logic Board Of The Cell
The protein parafibromin acts like a ‘logic board,’ converting multiple external inputs into appropriate cellular outputs.
