Hei Ming Lai – Asian Scientist Magazine

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Scientists Print Ultrathin Circuits Using Metal Nanoparticles

This printing technique can be used to form electronic circuits and thin-film transistors that are one millionth of a meter wide.

In the Lab

Hey, Diddle Diddle, More Cows Born Around The Full Moon?

There might be some truth to the popular belief that more births happen during a full moon—at least with cows.

Columns

Minecraft Or Minefield? The Jury’s Out

Online gaming isn’t all that bad for kids... right? Moderation is key here, writes columnist Dora Yip.

In the Lab

Solving The Autism Puzzle Through Postsynaptic Density

Irregularities to the protein-rich compartments in neurons may contribute to various brain disorders like autism and seizure, scientists say.

In the Lab

Researchers Enhance In Vitro Maturation By Adding Growth Factors

Researchers in Australia have enhanced an existing fertility technique called in-vitro maturation by adding growth factors.

ASEAN Patents Increased By 40% In Past Three Years: Report

The Thomson Reuters report, which examines ASEAN research and patenting activity, also shows that the group almost doubled its share of the world’s research papers.

In the Lab

Scientists May Have Found A Way To Prevent Scars From Forming

Scientists are developing new compounds that could stop scars from forming in the first place.

In the Lab

Element-Rich Mud Takes A Very Long Time To Form: Study

A very low sedimentation rate on the seabed is necessary for the formation of mineral resources rich in rare earths, finds a study.

In the Lab

Zebra Finch Parents’ Song Prepare Unborn Chicks For Global Warming

A zebrafinch’s dulcet tones can help the unborn chicks in its eggs prepare for a warmer environment, a study suggests.

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