AsianScientist (Sep. 4, 2014) – Just in case you missed any of them, here are seven must-read stories published on Asian Scientist Magazine in August 2014.
- Panasonic’s Indoor Farm To Supply 5% Of Singapore’s Veg
Panasonic’s indoor agricultural facility can produce 3.6 tonnes of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables annually. - Can Singapore Be A Technopreneurship Leader?
Dr. Stephen Turner, CTO and founder of Pacific Biosciences, shares his perspectives on the innovation culture in Singapore. - Deep Down, The Moon Is Still Warm
Contrary to expectations, scientists have found that the Moon has a warm inner core. - South Korea’s Only Astronaut Quits Space Program
South Korea’s first and only astronaut has resigned from her position at the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. - Bypassing The Brain To Walk Again
Bypassing the spinal cord with an artificial neural connection enables subjects to control their legs by swinging their arms. - Instant Noodles Associated With Cardiovascular Disease
A study of over 10,000 South Koreans shows that eating instant noodles two or more times a week is associated with cardiovascular disease, but only for women. - Sniffing Out An Artificial Insect ‘Nose’
Insect odorant receptors on tiny balls of cells have been used to develop biosensors for gaseous compounds.
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