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Asia’s Universities Inching Their Way Up
While Western countries continue to dominate the world ranking of universities, Asia is becoming increasingly visible.
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.
2-In-1 Battery Stores Energy & Captures Carbon
While trying to develop a lithium-air battery, scientists stumbled upon a method to create solid carbon dust from carbon dioxide.
Repurposing Brain Imaging To Detect Kidney Disease
Scientists have used brain imaging techniques to replace invasive biopsies in diagnosing kidney diseases.
Selenium Makes Insulin Last Longer
By replacing sulfur with selenium, scientists have developed a long-lasting synthetic insulin analog that could be used for treating diabetes.
Chimps Can Play Rock-Paper-Scissors
Using the rock-paper-scissors game, scientists in Japan and China have shown that chimpanzees can learn simple circular relationships.
Supercomputers On The Hunt For Middle Molecules
Making use of the Tsubame supercomputer at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kawasaki City aims to accelerate the discovery and testing of middle molecule drugs.
How Good Gut Bacteria Break Down Sugar
Scientists have identified a unique metal ion-containing domain within the three-dimensional structure of an enzyme that gut bacteria use to break down sugars.
Stopping Bacteria By Their Tails
Disrupting biological nanomachines like the flagella of bacteria could be one effective way to prevent infectious diseases, scientists say.
