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7 Award-Winning Female Scientists
To mark the 2018 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we've highlighted seven female scientists who have won international accolades for their research.
A Hair-Raising Discovery
Researchers in Japan have developed a method for large-scale preparation of hair-producing tissues.
Knocking Tumors Out Like A Light
Scientists have developed a wireless device that enhances the reach and effectiveness of anti-tumor photodynamic therapy.
Solving A 130-Year-Old Fluid Dynamics Conundrum
Researchers in Japan have demonstrated that transitional flow can be demystified using existing laws of resistance in fluid dynamics.
Discovering The Brain’s Secret ‘Gardener’
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo have discovered a molecule involved in the ‘pruning’ of neuronal synapses, with implications for neurological disorders.
Taking The Pulse Of The Ocean
The University of Hong Kong has launched the MarineGEO-Hong Kong project, a part of the global initiative to quantify marine biodiversity.
Magnesium Makes Chromosomes Condense
Scientists in Japan have developed a new ion detector, MARIO, which shows how free magnesium ions affect chromosome formation.
Plastic Degrading Enzyme Enhanced
Researchers in South Korea have used genetic engineering to improve the ability of a bacterial enzyme to degrade plastic waste.
A Wearable Battery You Can Fold And Stretch
A team of scientists in Singapore has developed a customizable supercapacitor that can be used as a power source for wearable devices.