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Researcher Awarded For The Magic Glasses Cartoon
A cartoon that has helped halve parasitic worm infection rates among rural Chinese children has earned a University of Queensland researcher a prestigious award.
Singapore, Finland To Develop Factories Of The Future
SIMTech and VTT have signed an agreement to build Factories of the Future using sustainable, intelligent, high performance and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Australian Native Fruit Kakadu Plum Rich In Vitamin C
Researchers hope to develop a wild Australian native fruit that has ten times more vitamin C than oranges into a cash crop for Aboriginal communities.
Chinese Glaciologist Awarded 2013 Volvo Environment Prize
Chinese glaciologist and climate scientist Qin Dahe has been awarded this year’s Volvo Environment Prize.
Breakthrough In Cultivating Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Researchers have successfully converted human embryonic stem cells cultured in the laboratory to a state that resembles native stem cells.
Professor Tommy Koh: The Future Of Water Today
National University of Singapore's Professor Tommy Koh highlights the importance of treasuring water and discusses solutions to conserve water.
Influenza Virus Breaks Through Protective Mucus Net During Infection
Researchers have shown how influenza A viruses snip through a protective mucus net to both infect respiratory cells and later cut their way out to infect other cells.
Vascular Changes In Neck Could Play Role In Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have found a link between hemodynamic abnormality in the brain and a higher frequency of white matter changes in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s.
Chinese Scientists Unravel Genome Of Desert Poplar
Researchers in China have unraveled the whole genome sequence of desert poplar and the genetic bases underlying its adaptation to salt stress.
