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Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Urbasi Sinha
The counter-intuitive nature of quantum physics was what drew Associate Professor Urbasi Sinha to a career in science. Now, her research is paving the way for computers many times more powerful than the ones we have today.
How Sperm Home In On Eggs
Researchers have identified a calcium transporter on the cell membranes of sperm that plays a role in sperm mobility.
Helping Robots Put Their Best Face Forward (VIDEO)
A research group at Osaka University, Japan, has found a way to improve the expressiveness of robots' faces.
Neutrophils Used As ‘Trojan Horse’ To Target Brain Tumors
Scientists in China have loaded immune cells with nanoparticles containing an antitumor drug for cancer therapy and imaging.
A Low Energy Way To Wake IoT Sensors Up
A team of scientists has developed a wake-up timer that cuts power consumption of Internet of Things sensor nodes by 1,000 times.
Building Tailor-Made Proteins With The Help Of Crystals
Scientists in Japan have used crystals to control the formation of protein nanostructures.
Optimistic Realism About The Future Of Evolution
The challenges facing humanity are immense, but we have the ability to shape our own future, said distinguished speakers at the launch of Sydney Brenner’s 10-on-10: The Chronicles of Evolution.
Metalenses Made Thinner Than Ever
Using 2D materials, researchers have overcome the theoretical limit imposed by the wavelength of light to develop metalenses as thin as 190 nanometers.
Levelling Up In The Real-Life Game Of Cybersecurity
Secure systems that combine hardware and software tools are necessary to protect mobile devices and autonomous systems against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, says SMU Associate Professor Ding XuHua.
