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One Kit To Test For 20 Diseases In 20 Minutes
A*STAR and One BioMed have established joint lab to develop a diagnostic kit that can rapidly diagnose a range of infectious diseases.
A Blueprint For Blue Waters
The 2018 Singapore Blue Plan sets out recommendations for conserving biodiversity in Singapore’s marine environment.
How Dams Damned Thailand’s Birds
The Chiew Larn Dam Reservoir, constructed three decades ago, has had a negative impact on bird diversity, according to researchers in Thailand.
‘Bubble Coat’ Reduces Drag On Underwater Objects
Using a coat of compressed air, researchers in South Korea have managed to significantly reduce drag forces on a moving body in water.
Lighting The Way For Hydrogen Power Production
Researchers have found a way to increase the amount of light collected in photoelectrochemical power cells, increasing the efficiency of hydrogen power generation.
How Clean Is The Air On Your MRT Train?
Airborne threats can be detected by sampling aerosols in public spaces, say researchers from Singapore.
Lighting The Way For Optical Nanomaterials
Researchers in Singapore have fabricated a nanomaterial that absorbs visible and infrared light, and can be easily deposited onto other materials.
Observing The Dance Of Crystal Lattices
Scientists have used atomic force microscopy to observe the dynamic changes that occur on the surfaces of shape-shifting structures called porous coordination polymers.
Scanning Zebrafish Brains In Search Of New Drugs
Researchers have developed a high-throughput method of identifying drug candidates for the treatment of neurological disorders.