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Philippine Satellite Provides Incredible High-Res Earth Images
The DIWATA-1 microsatellite captured a three-color RGB image of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines at a ground resolution of about three meters.
Human Antisense RNA Can Boost Protein Expression, Not Only Repress It
Researchers from RIKEN have shown for the first time that human RNA sequences can not only inhibit protein expression, but also boost it.
This Protein From Micro-animal Shields DNA From Lethal Radiation
A novel protein discovered from an eight-legged microscopic aquatic animal helps human cells stay resilient to extremely high levels of radiation.
Singapore Among World’s Healthiest Places To Live
Iceland, Singapore and Sweden are the healthiest out of 188 countries studied in the 2015 Global Burden of Disease Study.
Stop Right There! These Genes Cause Cell-Cycle Arrest
Scientists have identified genes linked to cell senescence, the permanent arrest of cell growth.
Forget Pokémon. Hunt For Centaur Rings Instead!
It is highly likely that minor planets called centaurs with rings or small moons exist, awaiting discovery by future observations.
Gatekeeper Gene Suppressed Breast Cancer Tumors In Mice
The study was prompted by the discovery that Nrk-mutant mice frequently exhibited breast tumors after repetitive pregnancies or births.
Are You Hooked Yet? World’s Oldest Fishhooks Found In Japan
The world’s oldest fishhooks, which were carved from sea snail shells, have just been found in a limestone cave on Okinawa island in Japan.
One-Pot, Two-Step Synthesis For Organic Semiconductors
Scientists in Japan have discovered a simplified method to synthesize sulfur-based organic semiconductors more efficiently.
