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Pan Jianwei: China’s Father Of Quantum
From unhackable video chats to ultra-secure data transmission, China's Pan Jianwei is laying the groundwork for a quantum future in more ways than one.
The Wearables Wicking Sweat Away
Sweat, begone! Using a new technique, researchers are creating porous membranes for wearable biosensors that rapidly remove water on the skin.
Ancient Giant Rhinos Found In China
Move over, woolly mammoth! A new species of giant rhino that roamed ancient Asia’s open landscapes could be among the largest land animals that ever lived.
How Wolbachia Stops Dengue In Its Tracks
Scientists have shown that infecting mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria prevents them from carrying dengue and lowers disease incidence by 77 percent.
Charging Tiny Electronics With WiFi
A Singapore-Japan team has devised a method to harness WiFi signals and convert them into energy, powering small electronics like LEDs in the process.
Tracing The Origins Of Giant Viruses
Don't be fooled by their size—giant viruses are more closely related to eukaryotes compared to bacteria or even small viruses, say researchers from India.
Distinguishing Philippine Frogs By Ear
By listening to their mating calls, researchers have confirmed that two near-identical fanged frogs from the Philippines belong to distinct species.
Asia Hits New Milestones In 2021 Times Higher Education Rankings
By improving upon research and industry indicators, Asia’s top universities are continuing to climb the 2021 THE World University Rankings.
Correcting Genetic Mutations One Letter At A Time
Researchers from Singapore have developed a CRISPR/Cas9-base gene editor capable of correcting single-letter mutations in our DNA sequence.
