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Japan’s KAGRA Gearing Up For Gravitational Wave Research
Representatives from Japan’s KAGRA have signed a memorandum of agreement with the US’s LIGO and Italy’s Virgo observatories for joint gravitational wave research.
Different Languages Convey Information At Similar Rates
Researchers in Hong Kong have found that all languages convey information at similar rates, regardless of whether they are spoken faster or slower.
ASLAN And Bukwang Team Up To Develop Immune-Oncology Drugs
The joint venture has resulted in the independent company JAGUAHR Therapeutics, which will focus on developing aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonists for cancer treatment.
A Walk In The Shoes Of Another—With VR
Researchers in Japan have developed a virtual reality-based system that combines visual stimuli and foot vibrations to replicate the experience of walking.
The Form Factor Of Sugar Matters In Weight Gain
Researchers in China have found that the consumption of sugary liquids, but not solid sugar, contributes to increased body fat in mice.
Marine Biologist Among Winners Of Singapore Youth Awards 2019 (VIDEO)
Dr. Neo Mei Lin is known for her research on giant clams and the conservation of marine ecosystems.
Pioneering High Accuracy, High Agility Automation
The Archimedes robot uses artificial intelligence to analyze optical components and their respective sizes, then an algorithm plans the most efficient way to slot them onto a tray.
A One-Shot Test For Multiple HBV Mutant Strains
A research group in China has developed a diagnostic test for the hepatitis B virus that can even distinguish between mutant virus strains.
Revealing Protein Problems In Hybrid Plants
Misfolded proteins may be responsible for decreased survivability in hybrid plants, say researchers in Japan.