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South Korea Moves Forward With Plans For Hyperloop Train
The Hyper Tube Express could cut traveling time from Seoul to Busan from three hours to 20 minutes.
7 Must-Read Stories In January 2017
Solar cells, supercomputers and scientists—stories that captured your imagination in the first month of 2017.
Temasek Invests US$800 Million In Verily
Singapore-based Temasek will invest in Alphabet's health-focused company Verily to commercialize healthcare solutions.
Diabetes Shortens Human Lifespan By Nine Years
In China, diabetics will die an average of nine years before their healthy peers, study estimates.
MicroRNAs That Trigger Beta Cell Proliferation
Scientists in Japan have identified two new microRNAs that may help develop regenerative therapies for diabetes patients.
WuXi Acquires Biologics CRO HD Biosciences
WuXi AppTec strengthens its biologics capabilities with its acquisition of Shanghai-based HD Biosciences.
Nanotechnology Gives Solar Cells A Big Boost
How do you double the efficiency of solar cells? With nanotechnology, of course.
How Inflammation Causes Aging
Controlling intestinal inflammation could be one way to prevent aging, at least in mice.
Singapore’s Serious Smart Mobility Capabilities
The Smart Mobility Test Bed will include 50 vehicles and 35 roadside units throughout NTU Singapore.