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The Case For Cross-ownership

Different firms having the same owners has been criticized as anti-competitive, but could there also be some benefits of cross-ownership? SMU researchers think there is more to the debate.

The (Software) Bug Doctor

SMU Associate Professor David Lo has developed automated solutions to help software developers efficiently detect and repair defects in their code.

Microsoft AI Masters Mahjong

Mahjong, a Chinese game of strategy, intuition and chance, is no challenge for an artificial intelligence program developed by Microsoft Research Asia.

The Smart City—No Risk, No Reward

Smart city collaborations are complex initiatives that often fail; yet, valuable lessons can be taken from these failures.

Two-Pronged Approach Improves Liver Cancer Patient Outcomes

A procedure that cuts off blood supply to tumors, combined with a small molecule inhibitor drug sorafenib, improves the survival of advanced-stage liver cancer patients.

Asian Universities Making Waves On THE World University Rankings 2020

Japan and China are the second and fourth most-represented nations on the list of the world's top universities compiled by Times Higher Education.

Licensed To Thrive

A licensing agreement sets the tone and trajectory of a partnership between two companies. Here are 10 important terms in a technology licensing agreement.

Ocean Heat May Have Triggered Evolution Of Life

Using computational tools, a research group in India has found that basic chemical reactions producing precursors of proteins and RNA could be driven by heat from the ocean.

A Tiny, Flexible Implant For Drug Delivery To The Brain

The device contains channels for drug storage and release, as well as LEDs to generate light pulses in the brain.