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Asia A Major Producer Of Microplastic Pollution

Eight rivers in Asia are among the top ten sources of plastic pollutants in the world’s oceans, according to research by German scientists.

Surface Properties Determine Ice Crystal Shape

Scientists in China have demonstrated that ice crystals grow up and away from water repellent surfaces, forming six-leaf clover and sunflower shapes.

Artificial Sugar Blocks Spread Of Liver Cancer

A modified sugar can prevent liver cancer cells from becoming invasive by disrupting a key step in the fucosylation pathway.

NTU Singapore Tops QS Asia University Rankings

NTU Singapore rose to the top of the QS Asia University Rankings this year with improved scores for papers per faculty and student-faculty ratio.

Sniffing Out Wagyu Beef’s Alluring Aroma

Using gas chromatography techniques, scientists in Japan have discovered the molecules responsible for the characteristic aroma of Wagyu beef.

The Secret Of Sea Cucumber Regeneration

Scientists in China have peered into the sea cucumber’s genome to identify genes that might be responsible for its superior regenerative capabilities.

Scientists Achieve Long-Distance Entanglement Swapping

Researchers have implemented entanglement swapping with independent sources over a 100 km optical fiber.

How ‘Hokusai Blue’ Helps Remove Radioactive Materials

Ancient art has inspired scientists to create cesium-adsorbing sponges that can help clean up radioactive waste.

A Hydrogel That Says NO To Arthritis

Scientists have developed a hydrogel that could be used to absorb extra fluids in swelling joints and release drugs to treat arthritis.