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The Seesaw Of Supply And Demand
SMU Assistant Professor Pradeep Varakantham takes on complex urban challenges by dynamically and continuously matching supply with demand.
Soaps, Sitcoms And Self
SMU Assistant Professor Gao Yang explores how young, educated urban Chinese engage with and relate to US television shows.
The Power of Knowledge
SMU Assistant Professor Hiro Saito’s research on the interaction between state and citizen reveals the profound role that experts can play in public policy.
Between Panic And Complacency
Communicating the risks of infectious diseases as diverse as MERS and hepatitis C may not be easy, but is nonetheless essential.
‘Observing’ Black Holes From The Comforts Of Home
Astronomers have found that black holes emit visible light during 'outbursts' of energy, allowing anyone with a home-use telescope to observe them.
A Cancer Drug That Doesn’t Damage DNA
When coupled with chemotherapy, the small molecule drug PRIMA-1met activates a mutated tumor suppressor gene while also restoring its structure and function.
Introducing The World’s Smallest Nanomagnet
A research group has successfully developed the world's smallest single-digit nanosize hard ferrite magnet for use in magnetic recording media.
Fish In Cat Food Could Trigger Feline Hyperthyroidism
Fish-flavored cat food, instead of exposure to flame retardants, was found to be a cause of hyperthyroidism in cats.
How A Virus Peptide Destroys Other Viruses
Researchers have explained how a peptide derived from hepatitis C virus kills a broad range of viruses while leaving host cells unharmed.
