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Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Nguyen Thanh Liem

Nguyen Thanh Liem leads the Vinmec Research Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology in pioneering stem cell-based therapy for cerebral palsy and autism.

Helping Research Cross The Last Mile

Research isn’t finished until it is communicated. Here's how to ace a science presentation.

HKU Confers Two Professors With Honorary University Fellowships

Professors in geotechnical engineering and orthopedic surgery were conferred Honorary University Fellowships by the University of Hong Kong.

Japan’s MINERVA-II1 Robot Rovers Land On Asteroid Ryugu

The pair of rovers will hop around the surface of asteroid Ryugu and send back images and temperature readings of the asteroid to Earth.

Virus Infection Makes Ants Switch From Savory To Sweet Food

An international team of researchers has found that fire ants infected by a virus have altered food preferences and may forage less, with implications for pest control measures.

Fiber Optics Pioneer Charles Kao Dies At 84 (In Memoriam)

Professor Charles Kao pioneered the development of optic fiber technology for which he was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics.

Helping Research Collaborations Flourish

Plant the seed of collaboration well, and an ecosystem of meaningful research will grow from it, says Professor Lam Khin Yong.

Singapore Honors Outstanding Researchers At PSTA 2018

The awards recognize scientists who have helped place Singapore on the map of global research.

From Wood Waste To Amino Acids

An international research team has pioneered a faster, cheaper and greener way to produce amino acids from plant-based waste.