Tan Eng King – Asian Scientist Magazine

Thriving In An Uncertain World

A culture of innovation is needed for Singapore to shine, says SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer, speaking at the SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute's recent conference on 'Unintended Consequences in Singapore'.

Features

Putting The ‘Public’ In Public Policy

To better engage the public, policy-makers need new and better ways of dealing with unintended consequences, says SMU Professor David Chan, speaking at the SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute's recent conference on 'Unintended Consequences in Singapore'.

In the Lab

Tea Tree Genome Sequenced

Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the tea tree, unraveling clues about how one leaf produces many flavors.

Technology

Paper-Based Power Source Makes The Cut

Inspired by the art of paper-cutting, scientists have designed a light-weight, paper-based device that can harvest and store energy from body movements.

Technology

Solid State Lithium Battery Powers Mariana Trench Exploration

Equipped with a solid state lithium battery as its only power source, a Chinese deep-sea lander has successfully dived into the depths of the Mariana Trench nine times.

In the Lab

Automatically Observing Stem Cell Differentiation

A team of researchers in Japan has combined simple agarose with advanced machine learning techniques to study the differentiation of stem cells.

In the Lab

Scientists Uncover New Antiviral Defense Mechanism In Rice

Chinese researchers have revealed a new antiviral mechanism in rice, a discovery that could boost control against viral epidemics and guarantee food security.

In the Lab

Not A Muscle But Still On The Move

Even non-muscle cells require motor proteins to pull against their surroundings and fight their way through often sticky environments, researchers say.

Technology

Lego Inspires The Design Of Modular Metamaterials

A modular approach to building metamaterials has enabled scientists to make cloaking materials in a simple way.

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