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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Giving Bacteria An Electrifying ‘Armor’
Coating bacteria in a conductive polymer not only increases the efficiency of electron transfer but also helps them survive better in microbial fuel cells.
Mimicking The Swirling Of Plasma Across The Cosmos
High-intensity lasers have helped researchers recreate turbulent flows of plasma seen at a planetary scale in the lab.
Making Memories With Mitochondrial Flashes
Mitochondrial flashes in the brain help convert short-term memories into long-term ones.
Training AI To Spot Lung Cancer
An artificial neural network trained to recognize cancerous nodules could help detect lung cancers earlier and improve patient survival.
Forget Cats, AI Now Spots Lame Cows
Too busy to watch your cows? Let artificial intelligence do it for you.
Supercomputers Used To Simulate Fusion Reactor Materials
Supercomputers have helped researchers realistically model what happens to tungsten when it comes into contact with impurities during nuclear fusion reactions.
Japan Dominates Latest Green Supercomputing Ranking
Six out of ten of the most energy efficient supercomputers in the world can be found in Japan.
Winners Of The Asian Scientist Writing Prize 2017 Announced
A total of 26 winners received their prizes at the Asian Scientist Writing Prize 2017 held at the Science Centre Singapore.
How The Liver Gets Rid Of Excess Bile
Using a cell culture system that mimics the structure of actual livers, scientists now understand how excess bile is removed from blocked ducts in the liver.