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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.
Giving NMR A Signal Boost
Scientists have modified the nuclear magnetic resonance method to collect light signals in addition to radio signals, thus broadening the utility of the technology.
Skin Flakes Stink Up Air Conditioning
Scientists in Hong Kong have discovered that skin flakes are a nutrient source for bacteria hiding inside air-conditioning units and therefore a cause of foul odors.
Building Tiny But Powerful Lasers
Scientists from Japan and the US have used a method called Q switching to amplify the power output of a small laser.