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How Wolbachia Stops Dengue In Its Tracks

Scientists have shown that infecting mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria prevents them from carrying dengue and lowers disease incidence by 77 percent.

Charging Tiny Electronics With WiFi

A Singapore-Japan team has devised a method to harness WiFi signals and convert them into energy, powering small electronics like LEDs in the process.

Tracing The Origins Of Giant Viruses

Don't be fooled by their size—giant viruses are more closely related to eukaryotes compared to bacteria or even small viruses, say researchers from India.

Distinguishing Philippine Frogs By Ear

By listening to their mating calls, researchers have confirmed that two near-identical fanged frogs from the Philippines belong to distinct species.

Asia Hits New Milestones In 2021 Times Higher Education Rankings

By improving upon research and industry indicators, Asia’s top universities are continuing to climb the 2021 THE World University Rankings.

Correcting Genetic Mutations One Letter At A Time

Researchers from Singapore have developed a CRISPR/Cas9-base gene editor capable of correcting single-letter mutations in our DNA sequence.

Igniting Innovation–Interview With Dr Peter KC Ong Of KH Roberts

Find out how a spirit of trust and collaboration is helping KH Roberts to bring brand new flavors to the market.

Pushing The Boundaries Of Physics In Asia

Even as Asia's leading physicists break new ground in quantum and space technologies, they retain a deep reverence for ancient traditions that others may never fathom.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Kim Se-Kwon

To turn the tide on disease and aging, Professor Kim Se-Kwon transforms marine biomaterials into novel cosmetics, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.