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


Lenovo CEO Wins Edison Achievement Award

The Edison Achievement Award recognizes CEO Yang Yuanqing for driving technological innovation through Lenovo.

Chinese Scientist Wins International Materials Science Prize

The World Forum on Advanced Materials has honored Professor Xu Chunye for her distinguished contributions to polymer science.

New ‘Hypervelocity Star’ Found

Discovery of ‘unusual’ star may provide fresh information about our Milky Way and its dark matter.

Singapore Hosts Asian Physics Olympiad 2014

Over 300 participants from 27 countries have come together for world’s largest regional physics competition.

China-Australia Agreements To Boost Scientific Research

A trio of agreements between the countries’ universities augurs well for regional scientific development.

First Supermassive Black Hole Binary Found

Scientists from China and Germany have identified the first supermassive black hole binary.

Potential Marker For Gastric Cancer Stem Cells

Researchers have identified a marker that could help distinguish gastric cancer stem cells from normal, healthy cells.

Common Antibacterial Linked To Breast Cancer

Scientists from South Korea have found that the common antimicrobial ingredient triclosan promotes breast cancer cell growth in mouse models.

Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Death Likelihood

Higher vitamin D levels are linked to better survival rates in cancer patients, according to a study from China.