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Tight Spaces Make Liquid Crystals Helical
The ability to create helical liquid crystal nanostructures could spur new growth in liquid crystal-related industries such as LCD screens.
China’s Growing Scientific Soft Power
In our October 2014 print magazine, we note that China is taking active steps to extend its scientific influence around the world.
Our Readers Across Asia
Here are the winners of our October 2014 print magazine #scientistselfie contest. Check out their cool projects!
Separating The Infected From The Vaccinated
A newly developed diagnostic test is able to differentiate which birds have been vaccinated for bird flu and which are currently infected.
Incorporating Renewables With A Hybrid Micro-Grid
The Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator-Singapore (REIDS) will be the region's first hybrid micro-grid.
Smart Grids: An R&D Opportunity For China
Researchers suggest that integrating renewable energy into China's smart grid is a better alternative to centralized long-distance power transmission.
Charles Lieber Wins Inaugural Tsinghua-Springer Research Award
The inaugural Tsinghua University Press-Springer Nano Research Award has been given to Professor Charles M. Lieber.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2014
From Nobel Prizes to world firsts and ancient sex to fossilized poo, don't miss any of our top stories from October!
Complex Jujube Genome Successfully Sequenced
The sequencing of the jujube genome could lead to a better understanding of the genetic basis of its resistance to high salinity, drought and alkaline conditions.
