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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Why Some People Need Less Sleep
Using a newly developed method for monitoring mouse sleep cycles, researchers identified a gene which allows mice to survive on less sleep than normal.
The Surprising Effects Of Light On Kids
Research suggests that light exposure influences the weight of preschool children—raising questions about how we approach issues like child obesity.
Japanese Research Institutes Partner On Cosmology Project
The partnership between Japan's Kavli IPMU and the Institute of Statistical Mathematics will bring statistics, data analytics and modeling to the field of astronomy.
A Microchip That Can Mimic Bone Tissues
This microchip accurately predicts and reproduces the physiological phenomena that occur in human and animal bone tissues.
Be Inspired By The Best & Brightest In Science
The Global Young Scientists Summit 2016 will gather an elite group of scientific luminaries and technology leaders in Singapore to inspire the next generation.
‘Observing’ Black Holes From The Comforts Of Home
Astronomers have found that black holes emit visible light during 'outbursts' of energy, allowing anyone with a home-use telescope to observe them.
A Cancer Drug That Doesn’t Damage DNA
When coupled with chemotherapy, the small molecule drug PRIMA-1met activates a mutated tumor suppressor gene while also restoring its structure and function.
Introducing The World’s Smallest Nanomagnet
A research group has successfully developed the world's smallest single-digit nanosize hard ferrite magnet for use in magnetic recording media.
How A Virus Peptide Destroys Other Viruses
Researchers have explained how a peptide derived from hepatitis C virus kills a broad range of viruses while leaving host cells unharmed.