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Fine rubber crumbs from recycled tires may release toxic chemicals into soil and water
Recycled rubber granulate made from used car tires is widely promoted as a sustainable material for playgrounds, sports…
Cologne scientists uncover mechanism driving aggressive lung cancer
COLOGNE, Dec 31 – Scientists in Germany have identified a biological mechanism that helps explain why small cell…
Hong Kong survey shows rising awareness of gerontechnology, Lingnan University says
HONG KONG– Public awareness of gerontechnology in Hong Kong continues to rise, with 78% of citizens familiar with…
Li-ion Battery Storage Fires: How to Address Them, Impacts, and Root Causes
Major battery energy storage system (BESS) fires have drawn attention to the impacts of Li-ion thermal runaway.
Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis
Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic…
NASA to preview January spacewalks at International Space Station
WASHINGTON, Dec 30– NASA said it will hold a briefing on Jan. 6 to preview two spacewalks scheduled…
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Chinese Academy of Sciences Eyes Multiple S&T Breakthroughs in Next Five Years
Beijing– The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced its 13th Five-year Plan (2016-2020) this Wednesday in Beijing, outlining breakthrough programs in areas ranging from particle physics and galactic structure, to brain science and artificial intelligence, as well as oceanology, ecology and the environment, among others.
IAEA, US Pacific Disaster Center to cooperate for better natural hazard monitoring and notification for nuclear installations
The International Atomic Energy Agency and the University of Hawaii’s Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) signed an agreement today to cooperate on monitoring of external hazards in relation to the safety…
International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA) announces 10th annual conferece
This year, ILCA celebrates, promoting novel pathogenic, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for liver cancer at Conference.
UNIST Students Honored with 2016 Global Ph.D. Fellowship
JongCheol’s research on “Hyperspectral Image Sensing and Water Quality Modeling for Harmhul Algal Bloom” is expected to gain momentum for development, as he has been awarded this year’s GPF scholarship…
