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Quantum Communication Goes Intercontinental

Combining the Micius satellite’s capabilities with metropolitan quantum networks, Chinese scientists have securely transmitted images and video between China and Austria.

A Small Way To Make Quantum Dots Brighter

A team of researchers in South Korea have found that metallic nanostructures can improve the efficiency of quantum dot LEDs.

Why Sugar Starvation Kills Some Cancer Cells

Starving cancer cells of sugar under conditions of elevated calcium can result in cancer cell death, scientists say.

Blast Dental Plaque Away With Tiny Bubbles

Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that a cavitating jet, which produces tiny bubbles in addition to shear force, is better at removing dental plaque than conventional water jets.

A Glue That’s Sticky Even Under Water

A team of Korean researchers have developed adhesives that allow for reversible binding when wet.

Preventing The Immune System From Attacking The Optic Nerve

A team of scientists in Japan have identified the antibody that alleviates the symptoms of an autoimmune neurological disorder in rats.

An Energy-Efficient Chip For Tiny Vision Systems

This novel video feature extractor uses 20 times less power than existing chips and could reduce the size of untethered vision systems down to the millimeter range.

AYOXXA Launches LUNARIS™ Protein Analysis System In Asia

Combining the advantages of a bead-based multiplexing approach, the reliability and scalability of plate-based formats and the simplicity of image-based analysis, the LUNARIS™ Protein Analysis System enables researchers to maximize their insights from precious biological samples.

Four Scientists To Receive 2018 ASAN Awards

Professor Kim Eunjoon, who demonstrated the principles behind the formation and functions of synapses, has been named the 2018 recipient of the ASAN Award in Medicine.