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All-women Philippine Team Wins UNESCO Sustainable Engineering Hackathon
WONDERPETS from the Philippines devised a sustainable way to reduce water pollution. We are celebrating their UNESCO hackathon victory today on International Women's Day.
The Trouble With Triboelectricity: Lessons From Coffee Mixes
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) researchers are mixing up ways to minimize triboelectricity-induced fouling, a problem that has long plagued powdered food manufacturing.
Preparing A Pipeline Of Life Sciences Talent
PSB Academy offers students a flexible life sciences education with well-equipped facilities as well as overseas research opportunities at La Trobe University where they can learn from distinguished faculty.
Astrocytes: More Than Just A Neuron’s Assistants
Astrocytes could be contributing to storing memories and more in the brain, hints a study from Japan.
Robots Keep Spotless Score
Researchers from Singapore have designed a sensor for autonomous cleaning robots making them better cleaners.
Shielding COVID-19 Risk On Ride-Sharing Bikes
Plastic barriers placed between driver and passenger on ride-sharing motorbikes reduces the risk of COVID-19 viral spread.
GenScript Launches Manufacturing Facility In Singapore
GenScript’s new facility is set to improve support for scientists in the Asia-Pacific region with shorter delivery time and local collaboration.
Smart Packaging To Keep Food Fresh For Longer
A smart food packaging material with antimicrobial properties, developed by a Singaporean-American team, could extend the shelf life of fresh produce.
Tackling Omicron With T Cells
T cells are still expected to be effective against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, shows a study by Hong Kong-Australia research team