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Chinese, US, Australian, European Unis Sign Hefei Statement
The Consortium of China 9 has signed the Hefei Statement with US, Australian and European counterparts, pledging to promote the foundational value of higher education.
Student Wins S’pore James Dyson Award For Survival Backpack
Brandon Tan from Temasek Polytechnic has won Singapore’s James Dyson Award for developing a “survival” backpack that pumps drinking water and generates electricity.
NTU Launches Three Interactive Digital Media Research Centers
NTU has invested S$90 million and launched three new research centers in interactive digital media.
NTU Opens Southeast Asia’s First Nanomedicine Research Institute
NTU has established a research institute in nanomedicine that will focus on developing solutions in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, ophthalmology and skin therapeutics.
Monash Grants Honorary Degrees In China
Monash University has conferred honorary degrees on five distinguished scientists, researchers, business leaders and educators.
Genes Behind Aggressive Brain Tumors In Children Revealed
Researchers have pinpointed the genes that may cause medulloblastoma, the most aggressive and frequent form of brain tumor in children.
Nanoparticle Delivers, Tracks Cancer Drugs
Researchers have synthesized a new nanoparticle that delivers cancer drugs to cells while monitoring the drug release in real time.
Arsenic In Water Caused Drug Resistance
Arsenic contamination of drinking water in India has been implicated in the development of resistance to a drug used to treat leishmaniasis.
Bees’ Perfect Landing Inspires Robot Aircraft
Scientists have discovered how the honeybee can land anywhere with precision – and the knowledge may help build incredible robot aircraft.
