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Mapping The Terrain Of Optical Sensor Development
An international team of researchers has developed a 3D technology map which systematically compares optical sensor technologies.
Cancer Stem Cells Addicted to Methionine, Study Shows
Singapore researchers have discovered that cancer stem cells consume the amino acid methionine much faster than it can be generated, and this vulnerability could be exploited for cancer treatment.
Weight Change In Elderly Linked To Dementia Risk
Rapid weight change—a ten percent or higher increase or decrease in BMI—over a two-year period raises dementia risk, say researchers in South Korea.
Engineering Self-Repairing Rechargeable Batteries
Stacking faults that occur in the material Na2RuO3 during charge-discharge cycles can be repaired due to a force known as coulombic attraction.
Taking Image Guided Therapy To Greater Heights
The Philips Azurion 7 C20 with FlexArm augments image guided therapy workflows and grants medical teams unprecedented flexibility in hybrid operating rooms.
To Tackle Child Labor, Start With Consumers
A new study by SMU Assistant Professor Fang Xin finds evidence that educating consumers about the social impact of their purchases can help reduce child labour in global supply chains.
What Makes Companies Care?
Both the legal system and the ownership structure of a company influence how likely it is to engage in corporate social responsibility, says SMU Assistant Professor Liang Hao.
Finding New Angles On Analysts
Financial analysts don’t work in silos – their predictions are influenced by a variety of factors, including the presence of experienced macroeconomists within their firms, says Assistant Professor Lin An-Ping of the SMU School of Accountancy.
Asia’s “Father of Aquaculture” Wins 24th Nikkei Asia Prize
Taiwanese shrimp farming pioneer Liao I-chiu won in the science and technology category for his contributions to the development of aquaculture in Asia.
