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New Language Found In Southeast Asia (VIDEO)
Researchers have discovered a new language spoken by about 280 people in a small village in northern peninsula Malaysia.
Unapproved Antibiotics Widely Sold In India
The rampant sale of unapproved antibiotics in India is threatening global efforts to contain antimicrobial resistance, scientists say.
The ABC’s Of Stacking Graphene
Japanese scientists have fabricated two types of trilayer graphene with different structures and electrical properties.
Hot Tea Raises Cancer Risk In Smokers And Drinkers
In individuals who smoke and drink excessive alcohol, drinking hot tea is associated with a five-fold increased risk for esophageal cancer, according to research by Chinese scientists.
Nanoparticles Deepen The Reach Of Optogenetics
Using nanoparticles that absorb infrared light and emit green or blue light, an international team of researchers can non-invasively stimulate or suppress brain activity in mice.
Watch Out For Wearable Sweat Sensors
A research group from South Korea has invented a sweat rate sensor in the form of a watch for the measurement of thermal comfort.
NUS Scores THE Asian Ranking Hat Trick
For the third time since 2013, the National University of Singapore has been hailed as Asia's top university by the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings.
NUS To Collaborate With Industry On Hybrid Flexible Electronics
Under the new partnerships, NUS researchers and industry experts will create solutions for consumer electronics, healthcare, defense and safety surveillance, among others.
Akira Yoshino Wins 2018 Japan Prize For Lithium Battery Breakthrough
Dr. Akira Yoshino, President of the Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Evaluation Center at Asahi Kasei, has been awarded the 2018 Japan Prize for his invention of lithium-ion batteries.