Can Li – Asian Scientist Magazine

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Researchers have developed a one-step method to make carbon quantum dots that can kill the antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause keratitis.

Unlike other flying fish, the ribbon halfbeak twists its body at a right angle to use its dorsal and anal fins to fly.

Manipulating the pattern of electrical activity in the brain during deep sleep can make mice remember or forget.

A new technique has helped researchers reduce the time needed to take high resolution whole brain scans from a week to under two and half hours.

A light-responsive hydrogel has allowed scientists to control the release of cells into a 3D environment by simply using light.

Nearly half of cancer deaths in China are attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors such as smoking or alcohol use.

NTU leads the charge of young Asia-Pacific universities that occupy seven of the top 10 spots in this year's QS Top 50 Under 50.

A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.

Potent antioxidant nanoparticles that can mop up excess reactive oxygen species could help prevent sepsis-related deaths.