IN THE LAB
Breaking Methane’s Bonds With Ease
Chinese researchers have developed a catalyst consisting of single chromium atoms supported on titanium dioxide nanoparticles for methane oxidation.
Deep Learning Predicts Disease-Related Mutations
Scientists in Hong Kong and the US have developed a deep learning approach to predict mutations in the metal ion binding sites of proteins.
China’s Inland Water Quality Improves, Study Finds
Regulations to curb water pollution have resulted in an improvement in water quality in China, say Chinese scientists.
Ultrathin Membrane Sifts Oil From Water
Researchers in Japan have coated a polymer with silica to devise a membrane that effectively separates oil from water.
Filling In The Gaps Of Asia’s Genetic Map
The early findings by the GenomeAsia 100K consortium shed light on the ancestral origins of Asia's populations and provide insight into adverse drug responses among Asians.
Carbon Nanotubes Boost Solar Cell Efficiency
Carbon nanotubes improve the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells, say scientists in Japan.
Metabolic Defects Precede Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds
Researchers in Singapore have discovered that defects in cellular metabolism become detectable before the appearance of protein plaques characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.
Detecting Gender Stereotypes In Film
A team of researchers from South Korea has developed a system that uses computer vision technology to automatically analyze images in films to identify gender bias.
Spectacled Flowerpecker Makes Its Debut
The spectacled flowerpecker has only now been officially named and characterized by scientists, despite making appearances around Borneo for more than a decade.
