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HKU Confers Two Professors With Honorary University Fellowships
Professors in geotechnical engineering and orthopedic surgery were conferred Honorary University Fellowships by the University of Hong Kong.
Virus Infection Makes Ants Switch From Savory To Sweet Food
An international team of researchers has found that fire ants infected by a virus have altered food preferences and may forage less, with implications for pest control measures.
Singapore Honors Outstanding Researchers At PSTA 2018
The awards recognize scientists who have helped place Singapore on the map of global research.
From Wood Waste To Amino Acids
An international research team has pioneered a faster, cheaper and greener way to produce amino acids from plant-based waste.
Mapping The Diabetes Network
Researchers have combined genomics, proteomics and metabolomics data to create a comprehensive map of how insulin affects cells.
SMU Launches US$3.3 Million Center For AI And Data Governance
The new Center for AI and Data Governance will focus on three integrated streams—AI and society; AI and industry; and AI and commercialization.
Mitochondria Clustering Helps Kill Cancer Cells
Scientists in Japan have discovered that cancer cell invasiveness can be inhibited by mitochondria aggregation.
How The Rainbow Weevil Produces Its Colors
Researchers have discovered that the structure and volume of chitin in the exoskeleton of rainbow weevils allow the insects to produce a vast spectrum of colors.
Wearable LED Device Helps Mice To Regrow Hair
Researchers in South Korea have developed a flexible, wearable device that speeds up hair growth in mice.