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Majority Of South Korean MERS Cases Hospital Acquired
While MERS does not appear to be spreading outside of hospitals in South Korea, quarantine measures have not been well enforced.
US Science Envoy Visits Vietnam, Laos & Thailand
U.S. science envoy Dr. Geraldine Richmond is visiting Southeast Asia this week to foster collaborations in the Lower Mekong region.
Squid Beak Hardness Guided By Gradients
How squid control the hardness of their beaks be used to guide the development of greener biomimetic materials.
Nanogram-Precision Weighing With Micro-Cantilevers
Researchers have developed a system that can measure tiny differences in weight even in a liquid environment.
KAIST Team Takes Top Prize In US Robotics Challenge
A South Korean team has walked away with the top prize of US$2 million in the 2015 DARPA robotics challenge.
High-Temperature Superconductivity In Atomically Thin Films
Researchers have succeeded in creating atom-thick films that show superconductivity, making applications more feasible.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Pham Quang Cuong
As part of our monthly Asia's Rising Scientists series, we talk to Pham Quang Cuong, assistant professor at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.
How Mantis Shrimps Punch Above Their Weight
A detailed understanding of the properties that give mantis shrimp super-strong dactyl clubs could inform the design of bullet-proof materials and long-lasting hip implants.
