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The Undulating Walk Of The Centipede
Researchers have shown how centipedes harness instability when they walk, producing a distinctive undulating motion.
72 Years Of Analog Space Weather Data Goes Digital
Researchers have digitalized past analog recordings of space weather, shedding light on future patterns of plasma movement in near-Earth space.
Pac-Man Receptor Can Be ‘Switched’ On And Off
Researchers have genetically engineered glutamate receptors to activate and deactivate on demand.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Professor Tasuku Honjo
Tasuku Honjo has made two groundbreaking discoveries in the field of immunotherapy—the well-earned fruits of a 50-year-long career.
Data Mining Reveals Unusual Use For Vitamin D
Vitamin D taken together with quetiapine reduces the risk of new-onset diabetes, a side effect of the latter drug.
PD-1 Overexpression Helps Cancer Cells Evade Immune Attack
A genetic alteration that allows cancer cells to evade attack could indicate if expensive antibody treatments are effective for particular patients.
Boron Maps Could Help Guide Fukushima Decommissioning
By mapping the distribution of boron compounds in molten debris, researchers can determine the re-criticality risk of the nuclear reactor in the plant.
Slow Seabed Slips Linked To Tsunami Earthquakes
Slow slips have the potential to become the epicenter of major tsunami earthquakes; in fact, one was recorded a month prior to the 2011 Tohoku-Oki Earthquake.
Mammal-Like Reptile Survived Much Longer Than Thought
Fossilized teeth found in Japan belong to the mammal-like tritylodontid, which co-existed with mammals for millions of years.
