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NASA Selects Instruments for Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle 

NASA Selects Instruments for Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle 

NASA has selected three instruments to travel to the Moon, with two planned for integration onto an LTV…

Jul 12, 20255 min read
US Export Controls on AI Chips Boost Domestic Innovation in China

US Export Controls on AI Chips Boost Domestic Innovation in China

The discussion around advanced chips for artificial intelligence, driven by billions in investment, dreams of artificial general intelligence,…

Jul 12, 20256 min read
New AI tool predicts lithium metal anode failures from just two early cycles

New AI tool predicts lithium metal anode failures from just two early cycles

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are a promising technology for next-generation energy storage, offering higher energy density than traditional…

Jul 11, 20254 min read
High glucose levels in people with diabetes linked to tripling of eye disease risk

High glucose levels in people with diabetes linked to tripling of eye disease risk

Older people with diabetes who do not keep blood sugar levels low are three times more likely to…

Jul 10, 20254 min read
Teaching lasers to self-correct in high-precision patterned laser micro-grooving

Teaching lasers to self-correct in high-precision patterned laser micro-grooving

In International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, a new laser machining method that dynamically adapts its beam shape is proposed…

Jul 10, 20253 min read
Who’s feeding babies peanuts early? Too often, not low-income or minority parents

Who’s feeding babies peanuts early? Too often, not low-income or minority parents

Introducing peanut-containing foods to infants can dramatically reduce the risk of peanut allergies later in childhood.

Jul 10, 20254 min read

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Women Scientists in Developing Countries Receive Elsevier Foundation Awards for Physics and Math

Women Scientists in Developing Countries Receive Elsevier Foundation Awards for Physics and Math

ByAmrita TuladharFeb 13, 20156 min read

Talented Nigerian, Sudanese and Vietnamese scientists honored at AAAS Annual Meeting San Jose, California– Four physicists and a mathematician have been named winners of the 2015 Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World, in recognition of research that has strong potential social and economic benefits. The winning scholars are from […]

Fortune slips (o-mikuji) and prayer sticks for bonfire (o-hitaki) At New Year’s, people read fortune slips to check their fortunes for the coming year. The slips are popular among young women. People burn wooden prayer sticks to pray for the safety of their families and the prosperity of their businesses. Both are New Year events. Copyright : Waseda University

Japan’s Traditional Culture of Folk Beliefs

ByAmrita TuladharFeb 11, 20156 min read

Many people in Japan visited Shinto shrines at the beginning of the new year. Long lines formed at even the small local shrine near my home, snaking out of the…

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Top Nepalese doctor combats brain condition worlddwide

ByAmrita TuladharFeb 10, 20154 min read

A leading Nepali doctor is helping to combat a life threatening condition later this month when he broadcasts globally as part of World Encephalitis Day (WED) on 22 February. Professor Ajit…

ASEAN smart farmers: The power of sharing

ASEAN smart farmers: The power of sharing

ByAmrita TuladharFeb 8, 20153 min read

Over 150 farmers and supporters from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries gathered to exchange ideas and learned about regional innovations and knowledge during the Smart Farmer Regional Carnival…