IN THE LAB
Building Transition Metal Quantum Dots From The Bottom Up
Engineers at NUS have developed a strategy for designing quantum dots that could be used in cancer therapy as well as next-generation television screens.
Belt And Road Initiative Could Threaten Native Biodiversity
China’s Belt and Road Initiative connecting 120 countries may put biodiversity at risk as it promotes invasion of native ecosystems by alien species, say researchers from China.
NTU Singapore Deploys Its Ninth Satellite Into Space
The satellite, called the AOBA VELOX-IV, is meant to test a special low-light camera and an improved quad-jet pulsed plasma thruster system in space.
Why Does Deadly Pufferfish Taste So Good?
Researchers in China have identified the key compounds responsible for the exotic taste of pufferfish.
Sniffing Out How Plants Detect And React To Odor
A research group in Japan has found that odors trigger changes in the gene expression of plants, with implications on agriculture and horticulture.
Too Much ETP Is Bad For The Liver
Elevated levels of endotrophin, or ETP, result in liver cell death, leading to inflammation and fibrosis of the liver, scientists find.
Urbanization Might Be Good For Tiger Population, Study Finds
Scientists at the Wildlife Conservation Society found that areas of high urbanization and education are linked to smaller overlaps between human and tiger territories.
Wasps, Roaches And Crickets Are Pollinators Too
Wasps, crickets and cockroaches play a vital role in the pollination of the non-photosynthetic plant, Mitrastemon yamamotoi.
Scientists Create ‘Google Map’ For Metabolic Engineering
A team of scientists in South Korea has created a comprehensive metabolic map of pathways for synthesizing industrial bio-based chemicals.
