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This Fungus Borrowed From Bacteria To Break The Mold
A common fungus developed the ability to sense gravity by remodeling a gene it acquired from bacteria.
Overlooked Compound Proves Useful For Photocatalysis
Oxyfluorides, once avoided due to the strong electronegativity of fluorine, have now been found to perform photocatalytic reactions in an exceptional case.
Professor Shih Choon Fong Awarded 2018 Harvard Centennial Medal
Professor Shih Choon Fong was conferred the Centennial Medal from Harvard University for his contributions to society through research and higher education.
Wearable OLED Patch Helps Heal Wounds
By mounting flexible OLEDs, batteries and anti-superheating devices on a thin film, scientists have developed a wearable patch that can facilitate wound healing.
Giant Clams Tell The History Of Typhoons
A team of researchers has developed a precise method to determine past typhoon occurrences from the growth pattern and composition of giant clam shells.
When The Public Gets Personal
Crisis communication could be improved if practitioners learn to recognise the underlying emotions behind the public’s response, says SMU Professor Augustine Pang.
Filipino Marine Scientist Receives L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship Grant
Dr. Charissa Marcaida Ferrera, who studies the impact of nitrogen and phosphorous contamination on water bodies, received the equivalent of US$7,600 to support her research.
Accounting For Complexity
Although financial analysts are sophisticated and savvy investors, even they are tripped up by the complex nature of derivatives, says Assistant Professor Hye Sun Chang of the SMU School of Accountancy.
Savior Or Villain? Investing In The Bigger Picture
Is foreign institutional investment good or bad for a firm? It depends on whose point of view you take, says SMU Assistant Professor Lou Yun.
