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Not A Stretch To Obtain Stretchable Batteries
Scientists in South Korea have developed a battery that remains conductive even under 100 percent strain, paving the way for flexible electronics.
NTU Singapore Launches Fast-Charging Shuttle Buses
The NTU-Blue Solutions Flash Shuttle can carry 22 passengers and receive a full charge in just 20 seconds.
7 Must-Read Stories In January 2018
Stories from our January 2018 print issues of Asian Scientist Magazine and Supercomputing Asia got the most attention this month, alongside articles on cancer and curiosity.
Plastic Solar Cells Made Simple
Scientists in Japan and Germany have devised a simple method to fabricate polymer-based solar cells that can efficiently convert sunlight into electricity.
Singaporean Students Reach For The STARs
The joint Satellite Technology and Research Center will promote space technology education, research and commercialization.
Uncovering Treasures In The Malaria Box
Researchers from Singapore and India jointly screened a collection of 400 chemically diverse small molecules for their efficacy against two pathogenic parasites.
The Yin And Yang Of Balance In The Brain
Scientists in Hong Kong have identified two proteins that are involved in maintaining the balance between excitation and inhibition in the brain.
Gene Mutation Causes Hereditary Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists in Japan have used a fruit fly model to demonstrate that a mutation in the DNAJC3 gene is responsible for the death of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease.
Sorting Car Scraps Could Help Save Millions
Detailed sorting of scrap car parts could not only improve the recycling rate of alloys, but also save steelmakers millions of dollars and reduce their greenhouse emissions.