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New Bacteria-Based Imaging Technology Could Revolutionize Cancer Surgery

New Bacteria-Based Imaging Technology Could Revolutionize Cancer Surgery

Removing tumors accurately during cancer surgery is one of the biggest challenges doctors face.

Jul 21, 20252 min read
Recycled tyre tech boosts railway resilience and cuts waste

Recycled tyre tech boosts railway resilience and cuts waste

New research has shown that a world-first system of rubber shock absorbers made from recycled tyres can significantly…

Jul 21, 20253 min read
Study finds link between hypertension and breastfeeding outcomes

Study finds link between hypertension and breastfeeding outcomes

New Haven, Conn. — Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) — like chronic or gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia —…

Jul 20, 20257 min read
Dispersions Hold the Key for Carbon Nanotube Success: IDTechEx

Dispersions Hold the Key for Carbon Nanotube Success: IDTechEx

Cambridge, UK- The effective dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is critical to their commercial success in applications such…

Jul 20, 20256 min read
IEEE study achieves efficient integration of quantum dot lasers on silicon chiplets

IEEE study achieves efficient integration of quantum dot lasers on silicon chiplets

Lasers fabricated directly onto silicon photonic chips offer several advantages over external laser sources, including greater scalability.

Jul 19, 20253 min read
Astronomers Witness Birth of a Planetary System Beyond Our Solar System

Astronomers Witness Birth of a Planetary System Beyond Our Solar System

International researchers have, for the first time, pinpointed the moment when planets began to form around a star…

Jul 18, 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…