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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.
Shedding A Light Into China’s Quantum Supremacy
Scientists from China have created a light-based quantum computer that can solve in minutes what will take a supercomputer billions of years.
India Lays The Foundations For Green Energy Megapark
Set to be the size of Singapore once completed, India’s green energy megapark will produce a whopping 30 gigawatts of renewable energy.
How T-cells Tip COVID-19 From Mild To Severe
According to scientists from Japan, the difference between mild and severe cases of COVID-19 may lie in the extreme activation of T-cells as they react to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
How Blind Football Players Stay On The Ball
Out of sight, out of mind? Not quite—by rotating their heads, blind footballers can accurately track incoming balls.
