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Igniting Innovation—Bashir Ahmad of Liquinex Group
The sharing and co-development of synergistic water purification techniques will help secure the world's supply of clean, drinkable water, says Bashir Ahmad, CEO of Liquinex Group.
Asian Medicinal Plants Contain Anti-Cancer Compounds
The extracts of the leaves of three medicinal plants were found to be promising against seven types of cancers, according to researchers in Singapore.
Engineered Microbes Make ‘Essence Of Grape’
By optimizing the levels of an enzyme in bacteria strains, researchers in South Korea have found a way to produce grape flavoring without requiring toxic acid catalysts.
WuXi AppTec Acquires US-Based Pharmapace
Pharmapace will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of WuXi Clinical and will continue to focus on growing its core biometrics competences.
Circulate Capital And USAID Team Up To Fight Ocean Plastic Pollution
The partnership will incentivize private capital investment in the recycling value chain in South and Southeast Asia.
Synthesizing Stretchy And Strong Aerogels
Inspired by a spider’s silk web, researchers in China have fabricated superelastic hard carbon nanofiber aerogels.
Gas Hydrates Maintain Liquid Ocean On Pluto
A layers of gas hydrates could make it possible for long-lived subsurface oceans to exist on Pluto, according to research by scientists in Japan and the US.
Mapping The Terrain Of Optical Sensor Development
An international team of researchers has developed a 3D technology map which systematically compares optical sensor technologies.
Cancer Stem Cells Addicted to Methionine, Study Shows
Singapore researchers have discovered that cancer stem cells consume the amino acid methionine much faster than it can be generated, and this vulnerability could be exploited for cancer treatment.
