Tan Eng King – Asian Scientist Magazine

Technology

Nanocrystallized ‘Glass’ Could Shield Spacecraft From UV Radiation

This nanocrystallized glass effectively absorbs UV rays and can withstand radiation for long periods of time.

In the Lab

New Triceratop-Like Dinosaur Discovered In China

Paleontologists have found the fossil of triceratop's relative in China's Shandong Province.

In the Lab

Star Clusters ‘Adopt’ Baby Stars Instead Of Bearing Their Own

Astronomers have found evidence for a 1952 theory that globular clusters ‘adopt’ baby stars instead of creating more biological star ‘children.’

Features

Scientists Should Engage The Public, Says GYSS 2016 Panel

Scientists themselves need to help educate the public on the work they do, say panelists at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2016.

In the Lab

Discovery Of Most Powerful Supernova To Date

Researchers have observed a super-luminous supernova explosion which is twice as powerful as the previous record holder.

Features

Biological Evolution & Machine Learning Are Similar, Says Turing Award Winner Leslie Valiant

Can machine learning algorithms capture the complexity of the life that has evolved on Earth? Professor Leslie Valiant shares his views at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2016.

Features

Singapore Needs To Nurture Curiosity, Says President Tan

At the closing ceremony of the Global Young Scientists Summit 2016 last Friday, President Tony Tan emphasized the need to nurture a sense of curiosity in future generations.

Betting Big On The Brain

Professor Nancy Ip blends the latest technologies with the ancient wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, all in the name of solving challenges such as Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders.

Can You ‘Catch’ Alzheimer’s?

As the list of diseases caused by prions continues to grow, should we be worried that common neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s could be contagious?

The Asian Scientist 100