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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Breaking Through The Energy Conversion Efficiency Barrier
Researchers at Kobe University have designed a solar cell that is a hundred times more effective at preventing energy loss than previous methods.
Deleting Enzymes Takes The Edge Off Septic Shock
Inhibiting IPMK enzymes could help dampen the overexuberant immune response during sepsis, a leading cause of death from infections.
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Species Puts Spotlight On The Evolution Of Flight
The newly discovered dinosaur species from China had asymmetrical feathers that resemble those of modern-day flying birds.
Tears Can Tell If You Have Gout
Researchers in South Korea have developed a non-invasive technique that could help diagnose gout using the molecules of a teardrop.
Daily Platelet Counts Predict Kids’ Risk Of Dengue Shock Syndrome
In a new study from Vietnam, daily platelet counts helped to identify patients who went on to develop dengue shock syndrome, a potentially lethal complication of dengue infection.
How Life (Barely) Survived The Great Extinction
The survival of a transient community of microbes and sea urchins that lived over 250 million years ago suggests how life might respond to a warmer climate today.
Reuseable Sensor Lights Up Under Pressure
Unlike other pressure sensors, this mechanosensor embedded in a polymer can be repeatedly used to detect force.
Coating Hemoglobin To Make Artificial Blood Safe
Scientists have successfully wrapped hemoglobin in polymer, paving the way for safe and effective artificial blood.
Giving Robots A Sense Of Touch
Researchers in South Korea have used silicon and carbon nanotubes to make tactile sensors that could serve as robot skin.