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The Fine Print Doctor
SMU Assistant Professor Gary Low marries insights from psychology and law to improve the drafting of consumer and contract law.
Everything You Need To Know About Chinese Spirit-Medium Worship
SMU Associate Professor Margaret Chan’s research on Chinese spirit-medium worship sheds light on political events playing out on the international stage.
The Link Between Heat Stress & Coral Bleaching
Moderate increases in temperature are sufficient to affect the expulsion of symbiotic zooxanthellae from corals and might explain coral bleaching.
Giant Clams Reveal The Warmth Of The Middle Age Oceans
The South China Sea's biggest bivalve reveals that ocean temperatures in the Middle Ages were warmer than they are today.
Sleepy Lizards, Sentinels Of Environmental Health
Sleepy lizards in cropland are more likely to have anemia than those in unfarmed areas, making them potential indicators of environmental exposure to chemicals.
Efficiently Separating Oil & Water
A superhydrophobic coating turns fabric, mesh and sponges into functional oil and water separating materials.
Controlling Nanoparticle Crystallinity
The ability to control crystallinity could help researchers develop nanoparticles optimized for specific applications.
Japanese Universities Reach For Global Status
Seeking to compete in the globalized higher education sector, Japan has announced the Super Global program. But will it be enough to send Japanese universities up global rankings?
Addressing India’s Scientific Brain Drain
India has taken measures to increase the pay of young researchers, but experts say this may not be enough to beat brain drain.
