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Using Quantum Dots In Antibacterial Eye Drops
Researchers have developed a one-step method to make carbon quantum dots that can kill the antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause keratitis.
How Fish Fly Without Wings
Unlike other flying fish, the ribbon halfbeak twists its body at a right angle to use its dorsal and anal fins to fly.
The Rhythms Of Sleep That Help Us Remember
Manipulating the pattern of electrical activity in the brain during deep sleep can make mice remember or forget.
Speeding Up Whole Brain Scans
A new technique has helped researchers reduce the time needed to take high resolution whole brain scans from a week to under two and half hours.
Hydrogel Enables Light-Controlled Cell Release
A light-responsive hydrogel has allowed scientists to control the release of cells into a 3D environment by simply using light.
Almost A Million Chinese Died From Preventable Cancers In 2013
Nearly half of cancer deaths in China are attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors such as smoking or alcohol use.
Snakebites Cost Sri Lanka More Than US$10 Million Yearly
Snakebites cost Sri Lanka about US$10 million a year—roughly the same amount the country spends on both meningitis and dengue.
NTU Named World’s Best Young University Fourth Year In A Row
NTU leads the charge of young Asia-Pacific universities that occupy seven of the top 10 spots in this year's QS Top 50 Under 50.
Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?
A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.