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Beetles’ Shiny Shells For Camouflage, Not Display
Contrary to previously held assumptions, the bright colors of the leaf beetle are used for camouflage instead of warning off predators.
EmTech Asia Announces 2018’s Innovators Under 35
Ten individuals from Singapore, Australia and Taiwan have been selected as finalists for MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 program.
Combating Drug-Resistant Hepatitis C
A team of Japanese researchers has identified a compound that inhibits the maturation of the hepatitis C virus without selecting for resistant strains.
Adjusting ‘Lazy Eyes’ With Augmented Reality
Researchers in China have shown that augmented reality technology can be used to correct ‘lazy eye’ or amblyopia.
Identifying The Paths Of Resistance In Power Semiconductors
Scientists in Japan have measured the relative contribution of three electron-scattering factors that determine resistance and energy efficiency in power semiconductors.
A Quantum Leap In Secure Communications
Scientists have developed a quantum key distribution system based on time and phase bases that allows fast and secure transmission of information.
How Malaria Parasites Evade The Immune System
Researchers have discovered a ‘molecular handshake’ that allows malaria parasites to escape from the host’s immune system.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Widespread In China
Scientists in Hong Kong have detected the gene for colistin-resistance in human, food and environmental samples from Hong Kong and China.
Three Scientists Receive 2018 Croucher Fellowships
A trio of scientists from the Hong Kong University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have been selected as Croucher Foundation Research Fellows for 2018-2019.