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Asian Institutions Continue Climb Up Nature’s Publishing Index (VIDEO)
China, Japan and South Korea are the top three countries on the 2016 Nature Index, a ranking based on the scientific output of over 60,000 research articles.
Trapping Drugs In Malaria Parasite ‘Stomachs’
By trapping chloroquine in the digestive vacuole of the malaria parasite, this hybrid drug effectively kills drug-resistant strains.
‘Dancing’ Electrons Could Enable Faster Data Encoding
With the addition of a special insulator, electrons in a magnetic hard disk engage in a ‘dance’ with their neighboring electrons to transfer magnetic information over a longer range.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2016
From the effects of impatience on your cells to the solar eclipse that fascinated Indonesians, here are the most-clicked stories in March.
Tropical Ecosystems Pay Heavy Price For International Trade
Because they are underpaid for their products and face a disproportionate loss of ecosystem services, tropical countries are effectively subsidizing international trade to the tune of US$1.7 trillion per year.
Asian Universities Hold Their Own In QS Rankings Report
Asian universities account for 16 percent of the top 50 spots in this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject report.
Have Your Seaweed (And Drink It, Too)
The National University of Singapore is collaborating with a food manufacturer on food and drink products made from eucheuma, a type of seaweed with an array of health benefits.
New Frog Species Discovered In India’s Wastelands
The amphibian, named after the laterite rock formations where it was found, could be used to draw attention to the ecological importance of the area.
Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
Screening for variations in the NUDT15 gene could help reduce the dangerous side effects of a commonly used leukemia drug.
