Tan Eng King – Asian Scientist Magazine

Wave-Bending Cloaks Conquer Corners & Bumps

Optical cloaks that can bend electromagnetic waves could pave the way for the development of next generation photonic and plasmonic devices.

In the Lab

Squid Beak Hardness Guided By Gradients

How squid control the hardness of their beaks be used to guide the development of greener biomimetic materials.

KAIST Team Takes Top Prize In US Robotics Challenge

A South Korean team has walked away with the top prize of US$2 million in the 2015 DARPA robotics challenge.

In the Lab

High-Temperature Superconductivity In Atomically Thin Films

Researchers have succeeded in creating atom-thick films that show superconductivity, making applications more feasible.

In the Lab

How Mantis Shrimps Punch Above Their Weight

A detailed understanding of the properties that give mantis shrimp super-strong dactyl clubs could inform the design of bullet-proof materials and long-lasting hip implants.

In the Lab

Electronics Delivered To The Brain By Injection

One million times more flexible than existing flexible electronics, the injectable mesh can be directly delivered to the brain.

In the Lab

Making Liquids Stay Right Where You Want Them

Additives and micro-contact printing could be used to reduce friction even in microelectromechanical systems, study says.

In the Lab

Lost Memories Retrieved

A study in mice has shown that memories are inaccessible but not completely lost in retrograde amnesia, suggesting that memory retrieval might one day be possible.

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Mental Health

Much more can and needs to be done to address the sensitive topic of mental health in Asia.

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