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Designer Crystals For Next-Gen Electronics

Crystals of metallic organic frameworks with extremely large surface area could revolutionize electronics, researchers say.

China Promises Bamboo Boost For Africa

China and Africa have plans for a knowledge transfer partnership to boost Africa's nascent bamboo growing industry.

Biomedical Engineers Develop Biocompatible Cartilage Replacement

Researchers have developed a method to grow biocompatible cartilage from the patient's own bone marrow.

International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature Secures Long-Term Funding

The ICZN is on the road to long term stability, thanks to a grant of under US$1 million that has allowed the establishment of a secretariat in Singapore.

Algorithm Could Help Cut Energy Costs By 10 Percent

An energy analytic engine developed at NTU could help businesses cut down energy usage by 10 percent, potentially saving millions in the process.

Plant-Based Drug To Fight Resistant TB

Researchers have identified plant-based compounds that could possibly be used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis.

UK And Singapore Launch Joint Research Projects In Cyber Security

Singapore's NRF and the UK's EPSRC have awarded a total of £2.4 million in research grants to six joint cyber security research projects.

Chinese Rover Discovers New Type Of Moon Rock

The lunar rover Yutu has discovered a new kind of moon rock, providing hints of the Moon's volcanic activity.

Obesity-Promoting Genes Discovered

Mice that lack two genes—Cnot7 and Tob—remain lean even after eating a high-fat diet, research shows.