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Hu Chenming Awarded US National Medal Of Technology & Innovation
Professor Hu Chenming was recognized for his contributions to microelectronics, which are now used industry-wide.
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2015
From the furthest reaches of space to toxic molecules created by cooking, here's what Asian scientists found out in December 2015.
Artemisinin’s Scattershot Approach To Killing Malaria Parasites
The discovery that artemisinin disrupts over 120 parasite proteins could lead to the development of new anti-malarial drugs.
China’s Wukong Joins The Hunt For Dark Matter
Wukong is the most sensitive dark matter probe to date and China's first mission focused purely on scientific discovery.
Eisai Acquires Chinese Generics Company Liaoning TianYi
The acquisition of Liaoning gives Eisai a foothold in China's generics sector which accounts for 80 percent of the country's pharmaceutical market.
Tiny Seaweed Beads Could One Day Replace Insulin Injections
Microfluidics could help make pancreatic islet transplants more effective for patients with type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes Drug Could Help Treat Preeclampsia
Preliminary studies have shown that the drug metformin, which is considered safe for pregnancy, could be used to treat life-threatening preeclampsia.
Yeom Han Woong Wins 2015 Korea Science Award
Professor Yeom Han Woong has won the 2015 Korea Science Award, becoming the 6th IBS director to do so.
Want To Name Your Own Element On The Periodic Table? Here’s How.
Ever wondered how elements are officially added to the periodic table? Here's how the professionals get it done.