AsianScientist (Oct. 7, 2017) – Just in case you missed any of them, here are seven must-read stories published on Asian Scientist Magazine in October 2017.
- 10 Of Singapore’s Hottest Biotech Startups
Check out these ten biomedical startups leading healthcare innovation from the little red dot.
- NVIDIA Bolsters Singapore’s AI Ambitions
Singapore gets an AI boost with the launch of the Future Talents Program and AI.Platform@NSCC.
- Aristolochic Acid In Traditional Chinese Medicine Linked To Cancer
A known mutagen associated with kidney and urinary tract cancers, aristolochic acid has now been linked to liver cancers as well.
- Staring At The Aftermath Of A Neutron Star Merger
Observations from Japan-operated space observatories located around the world confirmed that the August 2017 gravitational wave signal arose from a kilonova, which happens when neutron stars merge.
- What Maketh Good Science?
At an exclusive fireside chat on 6 November 2017, three distinguished scientists will field questions from students and junior scientists on publishing strategy, grantsmanship and careers in science.
- NTU Singapore Tops QS Asia University Rankings
NTU Singapore rose to the top of the QS Asia University Rankings this year with improved scores for papers per faculty and student-faculty ratio.
- A Magnificent Orchid Discovered In Myanmar
Scientists in China and Myanmar have documented a new species of orchid from northern Myanmar.
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