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US$13 Million Humanoid Robot Research Center Opens In South Korea
The Humanoid Robot Research Center aims to advance humanoid robot technology and foster research talent in the field.
Vaccination: A Cost-Effective Way To Prevent Rabies Deaths In India
A new study shows that over the course of five years, vaccinating 200,000 stray dogs a year would reduce rabies incidence in humans by 90 percent.
A Moth’s Built-In Pharmacy Inside Its Gut
The cotton leafworm caterpillar is protected from harmful bacteria by helpful bacteria that live in its gut.
NUS Teams Up With Alibaba Cloud & EZ-Link For Real-World Data Science
EZ-Link will provide the data while Alibaba Cloud has pledged US$500,000 in cloud credits.
Ultra-Thin Films Make Metals Multi-Colored
A nanometer-thick layer of semiconducting material can turn gold to yellow, orange, blue or purple.
Serum From Recovered Patient Prevents Zika-Induced Microcephaly
A study by researchers in China shows that convalescent serum can prevent Zika virus replication and microcephaly in mice.
Valeant Sells Cancer Business To China’s Sanpower For US$820 Million
In an attempt to reduce its debt, Valeant will sell its cancer vaccine business to Sanpower Group for US$819.9 million in cash.
HKU & SJTU To Collaborate On Translational Medicine
The University of Hong Kong and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have entered into a strategic partnership for drug discovery and development.
China Hosts World’s Brightest Vacuum Ultra Violet Laser Facility
The world's brightest vacuum ultra violet light free electron laser research facility can be found in China.