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CAS Trials Industrial Production Of Antibacterial Stainless Steel
The antibacterial steel developed by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences could find applications in medical devices and implants.
CiRA & Takeda Undertake US$267 Million iPS Collaboration
The ten-year research collaboration to be hosted at Takeda's Shonan Research Center will focus on developing clinical applications for iPS cells.
A Hyper-Stretchable Energy Harvester
Flexible energy generating devices such as the stretchable elastic-composite generator could be used to power wearable devices.
NUS Launches Singapore’s First Natural History Museum
The US$41 million Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is an important resource for Southeast Asian biodiversity researchers.
Deadly Superbugs Cross Borders
Drug resistant bacteria are on the move, highlighting the need for more effective infection control precautions.
Gene Linked To Exfoliation Syndrome Discovered
A genome-wide association study has uncovered mutations in CACNA1A as a potential cause of exfoliation syndrome.
Controlled Synthesis Of Graphene Quantum Dots
Precisely controlled graphene quantum dots could be used as fluorescent probes for metal ions, scientists say.
Peking’s Wang Jian Awarded Sir Martin Wood China Prize
Professor Wang Jian has won the Sir Martin Wood China Prize in recognition of his work in superconducting materials.
Only Tiny Fraction Of Fukushima’s Rice Deemed Radioactive
In 2013, only 28 out of 11 million bags of rice from Fukushima tested positive for radiocesium above 100Bq/kg.