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Blazar Identified As Source Of High-Energy Neutrino
An international team of scientists has found the origin of a ultra-high energy neutrino that was first detected in September 2017.
Grab And NUS Set Up AI Lab
The ~US$4.5 million joint lab aims to help cities in Southeast Asia solve some of their most pressing challenges, like traffic congestion.
Targeting Mitochondria To Kill Cancer Cells
Scientists in South Korea have created a photosensitizing agent that accumulates in the mitochondria of cancer cells to improve the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy.
An Electrifying Development For Cancer Treatment
Scientists in Japan have optimized pulsed electric fields to disrupt calcium metabolism in cancer cells.
Ulsan Under Constant Exposure To Toxic Dust
Researchers in South Korea have found that Ulsan is chronically exposed to fine dust containing toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Air Pollution In Asian Cities Worse Than In Europe And The US
Asian drivers are exposed to nine times more air pollution than their American or European counterparts, researchers say.
Singapore And South Korea To Tackle Skin Disorders And Cancer
This multi-institutional effort draws upon deep capabilities in skin research and cancer biology from Singapore and South Korea.
Reprogramming Stem Cells Without Genetic Modifications
Scientists in Singapore have converted fibroblasts into pluripotent stem cells without introducing external factors for genetic reprogramming.
Just 84 Amur Leopards Remain In The Wild
An international team of scientists has used camera traps on both sides of the border of China and Russia to obtain the most updated estimate of the Amur leopard population.