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Converting CO2 Into Fuel Without Metals

Researchers in India have developed the first metal-free—ligand-free catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion into methane.

Wuhan Travel Ban Prevented 700,000 COVID-19 Cases: Report

Tough control measures taken by China in the first 50 days of the epidemic may have prevented more than 700,000 infections, a study finds.

Low Risk Of Coronavirus Transmission By Tears: Study

A small clinical study conducted in Singapore has indicated that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus may not be readily transmissible in tears.

Biolidics To Launch Rapid Test Kit For COVID-19

According to the Singapore-based medtech company, the kit can be used to detect COVID-19 from serum, plasma or blood samples with an accuracy of more than 95 percent in 10 minutes.

A Fishy Solution To Sustainable Wearable Tech

Films derived from fish scales could represent a promising alternative for more sustainable flexible electronics, including wearables and folding displays.

Heeding The Call For COVID-19 Testing (VIDEO)

As calls for widespread COVID-19 testing increase in urgency, Singapore-based MiRXES is stepping up to the challenge, says its CEO Dr. Zhou Lihan.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Pham Hoang Hiep

Famed for being Vietnam’s youngest full professor to date, Professor Phạm Hoang Hiep is taking local mathematics research to greater heights.

Keeping Healthcare Workers Safe From COVID-19

Good practices like handwashing and the consistent use of personal protective equipment can protect healthcare workers from COVID-19, a study in Hong Kong shows.

Singapore’s Supercomputers To Support COVID-19 Research

Scientists based in Singapore can now tap into the country’s supercomputing resources for COVID-19-related projects under a special call for projects launched this week.