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Nanotech Researcher Wins 2019 ACS Nano Lectureship Award
Liu Bin received the 2019 ACS Nano Lectureship Award for Asia Pacific for her research into the design and synthesis of organic nanomaterials.
Protein In Mosquitos’ Saliva Impacts Feeding
Scientists in Japan and Portugal have shown that a protein called AAPP, found in mosquito saliva, affects the insects' feeding behavior, with implications for mosquito fitness.
Obese Elderly Have Fewer Years Of Healthy Life, Study Shows
Analyzing data from a survey of Singaporean adults over the age of 60, researchers reported that obese seniors have a higher risk of experiencing physical limitations in old age.
The Untold Flavor Of Indonesian Street Food
A study of Indonesian street vendors finds them adapting to aggressive urbanization by creating mutually supportive social and economic networks.
Transparent, Self-Charging Batteries To Power Devices
Scientists in South Korea have developed a transparent and flexible battery that can generate power and store it for later use.
A Gold-Laced Protein Cage For Drug Delivery
By including gold atoms in the fabrication process, researchers in Japan and Poland have created nano-sized protein cages with ‘impossible’ geometries.
Soaking Up Pharmaceuticals And Cosmetics In Water
A research group in China has developed a membrane that can remove pharmaceuticals and personal care products from water.
Nuts & Bolts—Finesse in Future Factories
From gripping to welding and augmented 3D printing, these three TechOffers could increase the precision and productivity of factories and assembly lines.
Getting Smart about Energy Grid 2.0
Two consortia have been officially launched to spearhead efforts in commercialising technology for smarter energy and heat management.
