Lu Ke – Asian Scientist Magazine

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Joel Pearson examines the science of memory, and how it relates to brain size.

Scientists have developed a membrane that selects for carbon dioxide while allowing air to pass through 100 times faster than existing polymers.

A peptide isolated from the skin of salamanders could help mimic the rapid wound healing seen in lower animals.

The ability to track how old a protein is could lead to a better understanding of processes such as learning and memory.

Luye Pharma strengthens its position in China's cardiovascular drug market with the US$600 million acquisition of Beijing Jialin Pharmaceutical.

Astronomers have developed an instrument to enhance space images from telescopes.

Tweaking the orientation of crystal coatings could be a new way to tune frictional properties, scientists say.

Although the greater transparency on China's R&D spending is welcome, the figures reveal a shortfall in applied research funding.

China needs to move beyond whistleblowers to tackle the issue of food safety, writes Sacha Cody.