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Near Infrared Helps Bioimaging Go The Distance

Scientists in Japan have invented a near-infrared dye that can be used to investigate the dynamics of living organisms, tissues, cells and molecules.

Chipping Away At The Problem Of Biofilms

Scientists in Japan have invented a tool that could be used to better understand biofilm kinetics.

7 Must-Read Stories In August 2018

From anti-aging research to science stories for the young (and the young at heart), here's what you might have missed in August.

Drones Used To Herd Birds (VIDEO)

An international team of researchers has developed drones and a herding algorithm to shepherd birds away from airports.

Plant-Based Preservative Delays Food Spoilage

Singapore-based scientists have discovered a method to manufacture flavonoids in yeast, also showing that these flavonoids can prolong the shelf life of food.

Re-Imagining The Doctor’s Black Bag

While HealthTech startups face a long, difficult journey from bench to bedside, those that succeed stand to make a real dent in global health problems.

Flexible Drug Delivery For The Eyes And The Brain

Researchers in South Korea have developed an implantable device that is mechanically flexible and capable of controlled drug release.

Singaporean Wins Inaugural WFEO 2018 Young Engineers Competition

Dr. Victor Sim’s winning project involves the use of membrane technology to provide safe and clean water to a town in Myanmar.

Don’t Let Those Cell Lines Get Out Of Line

Do you really know the identity of the cell lines you’re working with? Here are some ways to find out.