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Training The Scientists Of Tomorrow

At their virtual open house on 16 January 2021, learn about how PSB Academy’s School of Life and Physical Sciences prepares aspiring science and health professionals for the careers of tomorrow.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Patrick Cozzone

For Professor Patrick Cozzone, Executive Director of the Singapore Bioimaging Consortium, bioimaging lies at the heart of understanding fundamental biological processes.

Disposable Kit Detects Airborne Viruses Within An Hour

Developed by a South Korean team, the kit can both sample and detect airborne viruses within 50 minutes on-site.

Transforming Earth’s Trash Into Space’s Treasure

Converting human waste into liquid fertilizer may be the key to growing food in space, find researchers from Japan.

The Chinese Academy Of Sciences Flags 65 ‘Risky’ Journals

The Chinese Academy of Sciences has published a preliminary list of 65 ‘risky’ international journals, including periodicals from major publishers.

Why ‘Lab-made’ Proteins Can Take The Heat

According to researchers from Japan, the unique backbone of lab-made proteins makes them more tolerant to high temperatures.

Boosting The Next Generation Of Batteries

New year, new batteries! Researchers from Hong Kong have proposed a novel design for lithium-sulfur batteries that significantly improves their performance.

Asian Scientist Magazine’s 2020 Roundup

Stories of scientific breakthroughs were bright spots in a year clouded by pandemic news. Here are Asian Scientist Magazine’s top 10 pieces of 2020.

Removing Two Pollutants With One Bacteria

A new strain of bacteria that can remove both nitrogen and phosphorus from sewage could reduce the electricity consumption of treatment plants by over 60 percent.