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Ultrathin Solar Cells Could Turn Building Windows Into Power Generators

Using a thermal evaporation process, scientists created ultrathin perovskite films that allow visible light to pass through while generating electricity from sunlight.

The 11th Edition Of Asian Scientist 100: Honoring Asia’s Best Scientists

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in STEM in Asia.

Health

Clogged Brain Drains May Be An Early Warning Sign Of Alzheimer’s

‘Drains’ in the brain that remove toxic waste can get blocked, a phenomenon more likely in those showing early symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

General

How Gut Cells Chat Like Neurons

Telocytes stretch fine extensions to pass cues to intestinal stem cells.

Health

Youth Report Social Media Usage Impacting Their Self Worth And Mental Health

68 percent of the respondents reported difficulties with focusing, and 52 percent admitted they frequently got distracted by social media during their class at school.

Environment

Reducing Ozone Pollution Can Prevent Early Deaths In Southeast Asia

Stricter air pollution controls in Southeast Asia could prevent up to 36,000 ozone-related premature deaths annually by 2050.

Flag-Bearers Of Innovation

Over the past decade, the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore and collaborators have led the charge in developing supercomputing-powered innovations to support Singapore’s research and development ecosystem.

Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech

Researchers and clinicians in Asia continue to advance prosthetic limb technology to make it more effective and accessible for patients in the region.

General

Deadlier Than COVID-19, Dengue Puts Survivors At Higher Risk Of Health Issues

Dengue survivors are 55 percent more likely to experience heart complications than those who recovered from COVID-19.

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