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A Radical Way To Purify Water Using Light
Instead of relying on metal-based catalysts to purify water, researchers in China have developed graphitic carbon nitride sheets that do not create secondary pollution.
Paul Tam To Receive 2020 Rehbein Medal
HKU Professor Paul Tam is the first Asian to receive the Rehbein Medal from the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association.
Microfluidic Fabrication Made Simple
Scientists in Singapore have used fluoropolymers to create microfluidic devices that do not swell upon exposure to organic solvents.
Cervical Cancer On The Rise In Japan, Say Researchers
The discontinuation of a vaccination program against human papillomavirus may be increasing the incidence of cervical cancer in Japan.
A Bone To Pick With Vit D
Scientists in Japan have found that vitamin D signaling promotes the pathological accumulation of collagen fibers in bone.
Chinese Physicists Win 2018 Newcomb-Cleveland Prize
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has recognized 34 Chinese physicists for laying the groundwork of a quantum internet.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Bang Yung-Jue
On the frontlines of gastric cancer research, Professor Bang Yung-Jue is hoping to expand the arsenal of anticancer drugs and prolong patients’ lives.
The Philippines Soon To Have Its Own Space Agency
Once established the Philippine Space Agency will take care of all national issues and activities related to space science and technology applications in the country.
Nanoparticles May Cause Blood Vessel Leakiness
Nanoparticles made from specific materials may widen the gap between cells that make up blood vessels, with implications for cancer metastasis.
