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Dusting Off The Mysteries Surrounding Dying Stars

The imbalance between aluminum oxide and silicate in the dust surrounding dying stars has been explained by scientists in Japan.

Increasing The Spectrum Of Printable Colors

Make an impact with bolder, super high resolution colors enabled by silicon nanostructures.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Michael Lai Ming-Chiao

A pioneer in coronavirus research, Michael Lai Ming-Chiao shares how a detour in his academic journey brought him to the battlefront of the SARS outbreak.

The Cells That Enable Zebrafish To Regenerate Bone

Scientists in Japan have identified a group of progenitor cells that are maintained throughout adulthood and are responsible for bone regeneration.

Jellyfish-Inspired Electronic Skin

Scientists in China have developed an electronic skin that lights up under pressure and has pressure sensitivity similar to that of biological skin.

Unraveling The Secret Lives Of Ancient Plants

Scientists in Japan have sequenced the liverwort's genome to better understand the evolution and development of land plants.

Measuring The Forces Between Crystal Layers

It has taken 80 years—and special double-sided tape—for researchers to have measured the force needed to separate a crystal’s microscopic layers.

Four From Asia Among EMBO Young Investigator 2017 Cohort

The European Molecular Biology Organization has inducted 28 new researchers into its Young Investigators Program, including four based in Asia.

How The Brain Beats Distraction

Scientists in Singapore have discovered how the brain reorganizes itself in response to distractions.