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The Curious Case Of A Frog’s Extra Chromosomes

Millions of years ago, one frog species diverged into two species and later on became one again. How?

Debunking The Myth Of Password Security

As online security becomes more complex, we need to look beyond text-based user authentication to keep the ‘bad guys’ out, says SMU Associate Professor Gao Debin.

Deconstructing Chit Chat

SMU Assistant Professor Lee Youngki uses mobile sensing technology to study how people communicate with each other.

It’s Not Always About The Money

In defamation cases, SMU Associate Professor Gary Chan believes that a declaration of falsity should be one way for plaintiffs to clear their name.

Semiconductor Collaboration Recognized For Successful Public Private Partnership

The award recognizes the efforts of an R&D collaboration to research and develop innovative integrated electronics systems.

A Delicious Finding: Onion Compound Has Anti-Cancer Properties

Onionin A, a natural compound derived from onions, was found to exhibit several anti-ovarian cancer properties.

Mathematical Model Captures DNA Dynamics In Living Human Cells

Surprisingly, the genome as a whole is actually an active molecule that moves around and changes shape; researchers have now attempted to describe this movement.

A Hole-y New Way To Perform Acupuncture

Aided by nanotechnology, scientists have succeeded in developing porous acupuncture needles that offer enhanced therapeutic properties.

Scientists Create Most Detailed Map Of The Milky Way Yet

Using the largest radio telescopes in the world, scientists have put together the most sensitive and detailed view of all of the hydrogen gas in and around the Milky Way.