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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.
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.