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Dammed If You Do, Damned If You Don’t?
Giant dams like the Three Gorges Dam and Xayaburi Dam look set to radically shape the hydropower sector in Asia. But at what cost?
Small Hydropower ‘Safer’ Than Big Dams In The Himalayas
Particularly in quake-prone areas like the Himalayas, smaller dams could be cheaper and safer.
Building A Better Battery: Storage Solutions For Asia’s Energy Goals
Asia has set ambitious renewable energy targets for itself but is still missing one crucial piece of the puzzle—ways to store power from intermittent renewable sources. Could homegrown technologies fill the gap?
Editor’s Note – July 2015 Print Magazine
Clean technology will play an increasingly important role in meeting Asia's growing energy needs. This issue, we delve into the companies and personalities leading the way.
Singapore’s Next Lap: Interview With A*STAR’s Dr Benjamin Seet
Precision medicine and digital healthcare are likely to be emphasized in the upcoming R&D budget, says Dr. Benjamin Seet, executive director of the A*STAR Biomedical Research Council.
Of Epidemics And The End Of The World
Sure, pandemics can be scary and shouldn't be taken too lightly. But don't let Hollywood-style hysteria take over either.
Lingzhi Tweaks Gut Bacteria To Fight Obesity In Mice
The medicinal mushroom Lingzhi has been shown to help mice on a high fat diet lose weight.
Monstrous Galaxy At Edge of The Universe Detailed
Scientists have worked out how to use gravity as a lens, bringing a huge galaxy at the edge of the universe into focus.
Hunting For The Structural Origins Of Supercooled Liquids
Despite its current popularity, the point-to-set measurement of static correlation may not be sufficient to explain the mechanics of supercooling, scientists say.
