Alan Aw

ABOUT

Alan Aw is a maths enthusiast who likes sharing the fun and beauty of science with others. Besides reading, he enjoys running, badminton, and listening to (and occasionally playing) Bach or Zez Confrey.

Stories by Alan Aw


Nanogenerators Harvest Energy Efficiently

South Korean scientists have produced nanogenerators that achieve unprecedented levels of power efficiency.

Quantum Cryptography Made Efficient With Lasers

Scientists have found a more efficient quantum cryptography protocol that does not require eavesdropping monitoring.

Fast Growing Bornean Trees Important For Carbon Cycling

Rainforests in Borneo produce 50 percent more wood biomass than comparable forests in the Amazon, scientists say.

Using Fluorescent Light To Detect Bombs

Scientists from Australia and China have used light and the chemistry of explosive compounds to build a promising new type of explosives sensor.

China Faces Freshwater Shortage

Scientists call for the adoption of water-saving technologies in the face of China's dire freshwater shortage driven by agricultural production.

Tigermed Buys Majority Stake In Frontage For US$50 Million

Tigermed's acquires Frontage to leverage their expertise in preclinical and early clinical development.

Korean Engineer To Lead The Association For Information Systems

Professor Lee Jae Kyu will serve as president of the professional association for information systems scientists, AIS.

3D Printed Device Tackles Sleeping Problem

Australia’s CSIRO and Oventus have worked together to produce the first personalized mouthpiece that tackles sleep apnea.

Helping Scientists Discover Fresh Insights

Australia has unveiled a state of the art research visualization facility that helps accelerate scientific discoveries.