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Ancient Damselfly Trapped In Amber Named After Sir David Attenborough

A new species of damselfly was named after Sir David Attenborough, adding to the long list of animals bearing the name of famous naturalist.

Mosquito-Borne Infectious Diseases: Crafting An Asian Solution

Asian countries have made progress on tackling mosquito-borne disease but are now at a critical juncture, says Dr. Benjamin Rolfe, CEO of the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance.

Nanospray Prolongs Shelf Life Of Produce

This nanospray coating method can make strawberries and tangerines last more than a month.

Safe Electrolytes For Bendable Batteries

Scientists have developed flexible batteries that can use saline solution and cellular fluids as electrolyte solutions.

Autophagy Linked To Morphine Addiction

By studying mice that were repeatedly administered with morphine, scientists in China have identified autophagy pathways in neurons as crucial mediators of drug addiction.

Supercomputers On The Hunt For Middle Molecules

Making use of the Tsubame supercomputer at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kawasaki City aims to accelerate the discovery and testing of middle molecule drugs.

HKU Partners With Cyberport To Advance FinTech

The new HKU x Cyberport Digital Tech Entrepreneurship Platform will combine HKU’s academic prowess with Cyberport’s infrastructure to co-develop an innovative FinTech ecosystem.

Singaporean Scientist Wins ASEAN Award For Rice Research

Dr. Yin Zhongcao has received the Outstanding Rice Scientist of Singapore Award at the ASEAN Rice Science and Technology Ambassadors Awards held in the Philippines.

How Good Gut Bacteria Break Down Sugar

Scientists have identified a unique metal ion-containing domain within the three-dimensional structure of an enzyme that gut bacteria use to break down sugars.