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NUS Launches Singapore’s First Natural History Museum
The US$41 million Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is an important resource for Southeast Asian biodiversity researchers.
Deadly Superbugs Cross Borders
Drug resistant bacteria are on the move, highlighting the need for more effective infection control precautions.
Gene Linked To Exfoliation Syndrome Discovered
A genome-wide association study has uncovered mutations in CACNA1A as a potential cause of exfoliation syndrome.
Controlled Synthesis Of Graphene Quantum Dots
Precisely controlled graphene quantum dots could be used as fluorescent probes for metal ions, scientists say.
Peking’s Wang Jian Awarded Sir Martin Wood China Prize
Professor Wang Jian has won the Sir Martin Wood China Prize in recognition of his work in superconducting materials.
Artificial Finger Quantifies Touch Sensations
Researchers have developed an artificial finger that can sense the fineness, roughness and slipperiness of a surface.
Only Tiny Fraction Of Fukushima’s Rice Deemed Radioactive
In 2013, only 28 out of 11 million bags of rice from Fukushima tested positive for radiocesium above 100Bq/kg.
Mysterious Desert Fairy Circles Share Pattern With Skin Cells
Researchers have discovered a mathematical pattern that describes both large natural formations and tiny skin cells.
Osteoporosis To Cost China US$25 Billion By 2035
With over 263 million people over 70 by 2050, China will face an increased burden of osteoporosis.
