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Sensors For Seniors

As Asia ages, its population will have to cope with chronic illnesses, repeated hospitalizations and a limited pool of trained caregivers. Could wearable technology help?

In the Lab

A Profile Of Microbial Aerosols Across China

Researchers have used a unique UV-based probe to measure the size distribution and diversity of microbes across 11 provinces of China.

In the Lab

Galaxies Were More Efficient When The Universe Was Young

Thanks to powerful space telescopes, scientists have captured the carbon monoxide emissions of starbursts in the early universe.

In the Lab

Unlocking The Secrets Of Youthful Skin

Researchers have identified novel genes that cause premature skin aging in De Barsy Syndrome, paving the way for rejuvenating aged skin.

In the Lab

RNA’s Role In The Health Of Stem Cells

By conducting an RNAi screen, researchers have uncovered the RNA binding proteins that regulate stemness in embryonic stem cells.

Hiroshi Kimura Wins 2015 Robert Feulgen Prize

Professor Hiroshi Kimura's work in developing novel histochemistry methods in living cells was recognized by the Society for Histochemistry.

In the Lab

Citizen Scientists Discover Potential Gravitational Lenses

Citizen scientists have helped to identify 29 new potential gravitational lenses, galaxies so huge that their gravitational force bends light.

Columns

Putting The ‘Me’ In Experiment

What can scientists do to encourage people to take part in experiments? Here are five lessons learnt from Jordan's first experience as a research guinea pig!

Features

The Basement Tinkerer

Professor Freddy Boey has gone from basement tinkerer to the provost of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

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