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East Asian Dust Storms Linked To Algal Blooms
Dust storms like the one that hit China in 2010 dump iron into the oceans, sparking massive algal blooms.
Vitamin B3 Could Help Prevent Deadly Preeclampsia
A study in mice suggests that vitamin B3 could help treat preeclampsia, a deadly condition which currently has no other treatment option than delivering the baby.
Could A Seawater Battery End Our Dependence On Lithium?
Researchers in South Korea have developed a way to speed up reactions in saltwater-powered batteries.
New Moms Moving Towards The Bottle
Instead of directly breastfeeding babies, new moms are increasingly using expressed breast milk.
NovogeneAIT To Establish Whole Genome Sequencing Center In Singapore
The whole genome sequencing center will support public research projects and super scale sequencing initiatives in Singapore and the region.
This Paint Can Turn Heat Into Electricity
Researchers have developed a thermoelectric paint that can convert almost any surface into an electricity generating one.
Maintaining The Delicate Balance In The Eyes
Scientists have identified the enzyme that maintains the balance between two key processes that control the size of light-sensitive membranes in the eyes.
Sailing Towards Greener Seas
Nanyang Technological University has launched a marine research laboratory to develop technologies for Singapore's maritime and offshore industry.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Wan Yue
Wan Yue's research could help enhance our understanding of how RNA functions in different cellular systems.