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Magnets Turn Viruses Into Bacteria-Killers

A team of international scientists has used phage-enhanced nanoparticles to kill bacteria that pollute water treatment systems.

Chimps Can Play Rock-Paper-Scissors

Using the rock-paper-scissors game, scientists in Japan and China have shown that chimpanzees can learn simple circular relationships.

Ancient Damselfly Trapped In Amber Named After Sir David Attenborough

A new species of damselfly was named after Sir David Attenborough, adding to the long list of animals bearing the name of famous naturalist.

Mosquito-Borne Infectious Diseases: Crafting An Asian Solution

Asian countries have made progress on tackling mosquito-borne disease but are now at a critical juncture, says Dr. Benjamin Rolfe, CEO of the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance.

Nanospray Prolongs Shelf Life Of Produce

This nanospray coating method can make strawberries and tangerines last more than a month.

Outpacing Disruption With Open Innovation

The Intellectual Property Intermediary (IPI) Singapore provides a suite of resources for local enterprises to access global innovation.

Safe Electrolytes For Bendable Batteries

Scientists have developed flexible batteries that can use saline solution and cellular fluids as electrolyte solutions.

Autophagy Linked To Morphine Addiction

By studying mice that were repeatedly administered with morphine, scientists in China have identified autophagy pathways in neurons as crucial mediators of drug addiction.

Supercomputers On The Hunt For Middle Molecules

Making use of the Tsubame supercomputer at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kawasaki City aims to accelerate the discovery and testing of middle molecule drugs.