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Three Individuals Recognized For Contributions To HPC

The SCA18 Awards recognize excellence in high performance computing, networking, storage and visualization from Asia.

Eight Seriously Cool (And Weird) Technologies From The Rekimoto Lab (VIDEO)

Here are eight futuristic technologies that have been turned into reality by Professor Jun Rekimoto of the University of Tokyo.

Setting Sail To Explore West Java’s Marine Biodiversity

A joint team of scientists from Singapore and Indonesia has embarked on the first-ever expedition to explore biodiversity in the deep seas of West Java.

A Bone To Pick With Prostate Cancer Cells

Researchers in Japan have identified a microRNA molecule secreted by prostate cancer cells that alters bone remodelling.

Targeting Breast Cancer With A ‘Trojan Horse’

By encasing chemotherapy drugs in nanocapsules coated in the membranes of red blood cells, researchers have reduced the toxicity of the treatment in mice.

Bassoon Gene Linked To Rare Brain Disorder

A team of Japanese scientists has discovered that a mutation in the bassoon gene causes a type of brain disorder characterized by impaired motor and cognitive functions.

Sharing Science One Pint At A Time

Learning about science need not be confined to the classroom, scientists are breaking out and coming soon to a pub near you.

China’s State Council Honours Two Eminent Chinese Scientists

A virologist and an explosive expert were recognised with the State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award, which is the highest scientific award in China.

A Tip For Controlling Growth On Graphene

Using atomic force microscopy, researchers in Japan have discovered a method to align molecules on a graphene surface.