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BGI Genomics’ IPO Raises US$250 Million

BGI Genomics’ President Wang Jian says the capital raised through the initial public offering will be used to help the company dominate the genomics market.

Genetically Modified Rice Stacked With Antioxidants

Chinese researchers have developed a genetic engineering tool to generate antioxidant-rich purple rice.

When Space Goes Small

Space tech startups are pushing us a little closer to the final frontier.

Grains Of Hope

Rice farmers are struggling to meet Asia’s demand for the staple crop; a genetically modified strain developed in Singapore could provide a solution.

Artificial Empathy: The Next Frontier

Artificial Intelligence is getting pretty smart—but could it ever truly understand how we really feel?

OCD: The Killing Joke

The media may portray obsessive compulsive disorder as cute and quirky, but in truth it can be a debilitating condition.

Towards Greener Laboratories

With Panasonic Healthcare’s energy-saving freezer technologies, high-impact research doesn’t have to leave a mark on the environment.

Blue Noise

The effects of noise pollution in the ocean may not be immediately obvious but they could nonetheless be profound.

The Red Tides Of Death: A Deadly Tale Of Harmful Algal Blooms

As beautiful as they may be, dinoflagellates and diatoms can sometimes wreak havoc.