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Near Infrared Helps Bioimaging Go The Distance
Scientists in Japan have invented a near-infrared dye that can be used to investigate the dynamics of living organisms, tissues, cells and molecules.
Chipping Away At The Problem Of Biofilms
Scientists in Japan have invented a tool that could be used to better understand biofilm kinetics.
7 Must-Read Stories In August 2018
From anti-aging research to science stories for the young (and the young at heart), here's what you might have missed in August.
Drones Used To Herd Birds (VIDEO)
An international team of researchers has developed drones and a herding algorithm to shepherd birds away from airports.
Plant-Based Preservative Delays Food Spoilage
Singapore-based scientists have discovered a method to manufacture flavonoids in yeast, also showing that these flavonoids can prolong the shelf life of food.
Flexible Drug Delivery For The Eyes And The Brain
Researchers in South Korea have developed an implantable device that is mechanically flexible and capable of controlled drug release.
Singaporean Wins Inaugural WFEO 2018 Young Engineers Competition
Dr. Victor Sim’s winning project involves the use of membrane technology to provide safe and clean water to a town in Myanmar.
Tsinghua Team Wins Inaugural Asia-Pacific HPC-AI Competition
The team from China demonstrated a strong grasp of high performance computing for weather forecasting and was able to optimize neural networks for image recognition.
Supercharging Algae’s Ability To Produce Biofuels
Scientists in Japan have identified an enzyme in red algae that could help improve biofuel production.