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EmTech Asia Announces 2018’s Innovators Under 35

Ten individuals from Singapore, Australia and Taiwan have been selected as finalists for MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 program.

Combating Drug-Resistant Hepatitis C

A team of Japanese researchers has identified a compound that inhibits the maturation of the hepatitis C virus without selecting for resistant strains.

Adjusting ‘Lazy Eyes’ With Augmented Reality

Researchers in China have shown that augmented reality technology can be used to correct ‘lazy eye’ or amblyopia.

From Dwellings To Digital Assets

Singapore-based startup REIDAO’s novel use of blockchain technology is poised to level the playing field in real estate investment.

From New Kid On The Block To Blockbuster Tech

Singapore-based startups are using blockchain technology to keep track of everything from dollars to diplomas and deliveries.

Identifying The Paths Of Resistance In Power Semiconductors

Scientists in Japan have measured the relative contribution of three electron-scattering factors that determine resistance and energy efficiency in power semiconductors.

When Writers Take On Numbers

Science writers, don’t be afraid to question the statistical interpretations you read in scientific journal articles—researchers are as intimidated by them as you are.

A Quantum Leap In Secure Communications

Scientists have developed a quantum key distribution system based on time and phase bases that allows fast and secure transmission of information.

How Malaria Parasites Evade The Immune System

Researchers have discovered a ‘molecular handshake’ that allows malaria parasites to escape from the host’s immune system.