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The Philippines To Launch Its First Microsatellite

DIWATA-1, which was built by Filipino engineers working in collaboration with Japanese universities, is slated for launch in early 2016.

Technology

3D Technology On Your Smartphone, Without The Headaches

The super multi-view system could be key to adapting 3D technology for small devices such as smartphones—with minimal viewer discomfort.

In the Lab

Impatience Could Be A Sign Of Cellular Aging

Impatience and a risk-taking attitude could be indicators of shortened telomeres, which have been linked to aging and risk of chronic disease.

In the Lab

Mitochondria-Targeting Nanoparticles For Alzheimer’s Disease

A mouse study suggests that antioxidant nanoparticles targeting the mitochondria could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease.

India’s Own Gravitational Wave Observatory Gets The Green Light

The Indian cabinet has approved the construction of the country's own laser interferometer gravitational-wave observatory for cosmology research.

Features

Conceiving Many World Firsts

Professor Ariff Bongso has been at the forefront of both in vitro fertilization and stem cell research.

Features

Growing A Research Culture

Lim Pin, the National University of Singapore's longest-serving vice-chancellor, was instrumental in Singapore's journey to becoming the medical research hub that it is today.

In the Lab

Mathematical Model Helps To ‘Tune’ Gene Expression

Thanks to this mathematical model, researchers can now reliably predict how multiple transcription factors will act together to regulate gene expression.

Materials Scientist Awarded 2016 Japan Prize

Professor Hideo Hosono, who developed transistors for energy-saving LCD displays, has been recognized for his groundbreaking work with the 2016 Japan Prize.

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