In the Lab
IN THE LAB

Boosting Efficiency Of Solar Cells

South Korean researchers improve the power conversion efficiency of solar cells using an unconventional water-treatment method.

Exercise During Pregnancy Boosts Babies’ Health

Moderate exercise before and during pregnancy promotes healthy fetal development through DNA methylation, researchers in Singapore find.

A Weather Website For Laotian Farmers

Partnering with the Laotian government, researchers have developed a weather website that helps farmers adapt to climate change and fight food insecurity.
Illustration depicting cancer mutations

Using AI To Detect Cancer Mutations

Researchers from Singapore develop a new AI-based method to accurately detect cancer mutations in patient samples.
Humble leadership

Humble Leadership Boosts Learning And Growth

Teachers share and learn better together under humble leadership, according to researchers from China and the United States.
Overhead view of urban housing development with very minimal greenery present. This is a common sight in many urban settlements, especially in the Global South.

Inequitable Access To Greenspaces

Greenspace inequality in the Global South is almost twice that in the Global North, shows a study by researchers from Hong Kong and the United States.
Microplastic Pollution in Oceans Final

An Eco-Friendly Filter For Our Big Microplastic Problem

Two South Korean research teams have built a nanogenerator for filtering microplastics out of our oceans to protect marine life and public health.

Ultrasound Exposure: Making Waves In Depression Treatment

Ultrasound exposure could potentially reduce depression symptoms, reveals a study in rodents by Japanese researchers

Probing The Ocean Before The Storm

A study by researchers in Hong Kong and London suggests that atmosphere climate models including ocean systems are better in predicting storm behavior