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2-In-1 Battery Stores Energy & Captures Carbon

While trying to develop a lithium-air battery, scientists stumbled upon a method to create solid carbon dust from carbon dioxide.

Technology

Magnets Turn Viruses Into Bacteria-Killers

A team of international scientists has used phage-enhanced nanoparticles to kill bacteria that pollute water treatment systems.

In the Lab

Ancient Damselfly Trapped In Amber Named After Sir David Attenborough

A new species of damselfly was named after Sir David Attenborough, adding to the long list of animals bearing the name of famous naturalist.

Press Release

Celebrating Excellence in Asia With The Asian Scientist 100

These rising stars and veterans hail from diverse sectors in industry and academia, but they all share in one common mission—to make tomorrow a better place for you and me.

Academia

HKU Partners With Cyberport To Advance FinTech

The new HKU x Cyberport Digital Tech Entrepreneurship Platform will combine HKU’s academic prowess with Cyberport’s infrastructure to co-develop an innovative FinTech ecosystem.

Features

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Dr. Kenneth Lee

Information technology has improved our lives, but to continue to enjoy its benefits, we need to ensure that science and engineering win the war for talent, Dr. Kenneth Lee says.

Features

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Naveed Ahmed Khan

Professor Khan speaks about his work in anti-microbials, the value of broadening your horizons and the importance of a culture of innovation.

Features

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Ihm Jisoon

Ihm Jisoon, a South Korean physicist who pioneered the field of computational materials physics, has been described as “most likely to win a Nobel Prize in Physics.”

Features

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Lynette Cheah

Assistant Professor Lynette Cheah takes a data-driven approach to the challenges of urban mobility and sustainability.