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Mixing It Up For A Longer-Lasting Glow

In an illuminating study, scientists in Japan have developed organic materials that retain their glow over extended periods of time.

In the Lab

Ancient Red Aurora Sheds Light On Magnetic Storms

Using historic accounts of a rare red aurora over Kyoto in 1770, scientists in Japan have gained insight into the intensity and frequency of magnetic storms.

Features

10 Of Singapore’s Hottest Biotech Startups

Check out these ten biomedical startups leading healthcare innovation from the little red dot.

7 Must-Read Stories In September

Climate research, career advice and insights into the healthcare sector took center stage in the month of September.

In the Lab

Spicing Up Farming To Prevent Soil Erosion

By growing chili peppers together with corn, farmers can protect their fields against erosion and enjoy increased economic benefits, say Chinese scientists.

Columns

Be a Mentor Who Matters

Far from being an additional chore, mentoring younger scientists can be extremely rewarding.

Two Asian Scientists Forecast To Receive 2017 Nobel Prize

Professors Tsutomu Miyasaka and Park Nam-Gyu have been named likely contenders for the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry by Clarivate Analytics.

Health

Fat Distribution Predicts Breast Cancer Subtypes

By analyzing body mass index and waist-hip ratio, scientists in China have discovered that the location of body fat is linked to specific breast cancer subtypes.

In the Lab

70% Of Dust In North America Arrived From Asia, Says NASA

A new study by NASA scientists has revealed that up to 70 percent of the dust reaching North America comes from Asia.

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