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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.
How Can China Afford Its Science And Technology Goals?
China has embarked on a series of techno-industrial upgrades, shifting its growth model into high-end value-added manufacture.
40,000-Year-Old Genome Reveals Patterns Of Early Human Migration
Genome-wide data from a 40,000-year-old man in China has revealed the complicated genetic history of Asia.
RAGE Is Responsible For Absorbing Oxytocin In Breastmilk
Scientists have solved the mystery of how oxytocin in breastmilk crosses the gut to reach the bloodstream of baby mice.