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Sparking Sustainable Food Developments At IPHatch 2021

At TechInnovation 2021, MNCs and SMEs came together during the IPHatch session to learn how meaningful collaboration can lead to sustainable and successful innovation.
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Meet New Weevils Including One Named Corona

Scientists have discovered 28 new species of beetles belonging to the weevil genus Trigonopterus on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
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Returning Power To Insecticides

By replacing insecticide-resistant genes in fruit flies with susceptible forms, an India-US research team is devising ways to lower insecticide use in farms.
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Rethink Building Design To Reduce Virus Spread

By mapping air flow in dormitories, researchers from Singapore have pinpointed the building layouts that lead to stagnant air and raise the risk of viral transmission.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Tatsuya Honda

Inspired by his time as a sign language interpreter, Tatsuya Honda designed Ontenna—a device that allows the Deaf to experience sound through vibration and light.

Making Traditional Medicine Mainstream

As experts pursue evidence-based research and develop regulatory standards, traditional herbal medicine moves towards more mainstream clinical use.
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Customizing Vaccines For Fish Health (VIDEO)

A shot or two could help keep fish diseases at bay and open floodgates to a more sustainable aquaculture practices in Asia, highlighted Dr. Jeffrey Seng.

Turning Emerging Companies Into Big Successes

IPI Innovation Advisor Chok Yean Hung offers sound advice and an understanding of market trends to help semiconductor startups on journeys of growth and innovation.
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A Dino Locked Inside A Bird Skull

A tiny bird skull uncovered in China provides clues to early birds’ jaws sharing similar functions with their dinosaur ancestors than modern birds.