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Wildtype Books Successfully Launches Asian Scientist Junior Book Series
The beautifully illustrated book series on six scientists from Asia was supported by a Kickstarter campaign and donation from City Developments Limited.
Singapore Scientist Receives CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship
As a CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar, Dr. Wan Yue will receive ~US$77,000 in research funding and have access to specialized leadership and communication training.
Shark Fins Need To Be Struck Off The Menu, Scientists Say
Poor regulatory oversight has allowed the shark fin trade to run rampant and threaten endangered shark species, said researchers in Hong Kong and Canada.
Merck Opens US$15 Million Lab In Singapore
The M Lab Collaboration Center will recreate actual manufacturing conditions for biologics and enhance biosafety testing.
Ultrasonic Waves Allow Easy Detection Of Structural Defects
Scientists have found that a third wave produced when two ultrasonic waves intersect can be used to detect structural defects in materials.
High-Quality Research In China On The Rise
According to the Nature Index 2018 Rising Stars supplement, 51 of the top 100 universities with improved research outputs are located in China.
Virtual Avatar Aids Dementia Detection
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that can diagnose dementia based on conversations between elderly individuals and virtual avatars.
Wireless Wearable Zaps Tumors With LED Light
Scientists have developed a device that allows photodynamic therapy of cancer to be carried out with light intensities 1,000 fold lower than conventional methods.
Giving Up Smoking Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline
Quit smoking early on to minimize the risk of neurological disease, say researchers in South Korea.
