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Four Scientists To Receive 2018 ASAN Awards

Professor Kim Eunjoon, who demonstrated the principles behind the formation and functions of synapses, has been named the 2018 recipient of the ASAN Award in Medicine.

Technology

Turning Food Scraps Into Electricity (VIDEO)

Scientists have invented a self-sustaining system that uses microbes to digest food waste, producing electricity, heat and fertilizers in the process.

In the Lab

‘Velcro’ That Traps Prostate Cancer Cells

Scientists have developed an inexpensive detector that works like Velcro to capture prostate cancer cells on frosted glass slides, allowing for easy diagnosis.

In the Lab

Syrupy Stand-In Mimics Magma For Volcano Prediction

Using a setup involving dyed syrup and a precision shake table, researchers have modeled how earthquakes can cause volcanic eruptions.

Technology

Thin & Light Ultrahigh Strength Steel Developed

Next generation steels could be used to make lighter cars that offer just as much crash protection but consume less fuel.

In the Lab

Lasers Make For Fluorescent Fossils

An affordable and non-invasive imaging method could help scientists find hidden fossils and uncover unique features.

Features

Keeping Chief Executives In Check

Researchers at the SMU School of Accountancy are helping to find the elusive balance between holding chief executives accountable and freeing them up to innovate.

Features

China: Rule-Taker, Rule-Shaker Or Rule-Maker?

Despite its ascent on the world stage, SMU Associate Professor Henry Gao’s research shows that China may prefer to keep a low profile in global organisations.

In the Lab

Biomedical Engineers Develop Biocompatible Cartilage Replacement

Researchers have developed a method to grow biocompatible cartilage from the patient's own bone marrow.

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