Yu Min – Asian Scientist Magazine

The Power Of Exponential Thinking

To thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, individuals, companies and societies can no longer afford to think about the future in linear terms, says Mr Charlie Ang, ambassador for Singularity University’s Singapore Chapter and Founder of Everything40.com.

Technology

Capillary Forces Enhance Lithium Sulfur Batteries

A team of researchers in South Korea has found that capillary forces in carbon nanofibers help prevent electrode degradation in lithium sulfur batteries.

In the Lab

Detecting Hydrogen Gas Quickly And Cheaply

Scientists have fabricated a highly selective sensor that can detect hydrogen gas in under five seconds.

In the Lab

Shedding Light On Bubbly Graphene

Scientists at the Institute of Basic Science in South Korea have used a single laser beam to probe the behavior of graphene bubbles.

Technology

AI Takes The Guesswork Out Of Drug Interactions

Researchers have developed a deep learning platform that predicts how drugs might adversely interact with other drugs or food.

In the Lab

Why Obesity Can Lead To Cancer

Inflammation associated with obesity impairs the body’s defense against cancer, suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin could help prevent cancer.

Features

The Eldercare Ecosystem: It Takes A Village

While certain challenges faced by seniors from Singapore’s major ethnic communities may be distinct, others cut across ethnic lines and need to be addressed in an integrated fashion, said community leaders at CREA’s panel discussion on the elderly.

7 Must-Read Stories In April 2018

A boycott of a yet-to-be launched paywalled research journal and a peek at the denizens of the deep all made the top news in April 2018.

In the Lab

Plastic Degrading Enzyme Enhanced

Researchers in South Korea have used genetic engineering to improve the ability of a bacterial enzyme to degrade plastic waste.

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