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‘Virological Penicillin’ Found In Chinese Traditional Medicine

Researchers have isolated the first compound that can directly act on viral infectious agents, an miRNA found in honeysuckle used in traditional Chinese medicine.

In the Lab

Mini Raman Lasers Detect Single Nanoparticles

Using whispering gallery mode microcavities, scientists have developed a highly sensitive method of detecting single nanoparticles in real time.

Features

Keeping The Economy Healthy

How does an economy stay healthy and keep on growing? SMU Professor Hoon Hian Teck takes a macroeconomics approach to address these questions.

Features

What Is An Asset Really Worth?

SMU Associate Professor Jeffrey Ng investigates how fair value estimates are derived and what determines how investors respond to them.

ALS and the Ice Bucket Challenge: A Primer

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has raised over US$100 million in donations so far. But what is the Ice Bucket Challenge, and what is ALS?

Features

How To Become A Billionaire Innovator

Don't be afraid to fail; rather, be willing to take risks, say three giants of the tech world, in a candid discussion about the ins and outs of innovation.

Features

The Asian Scientist Spotlight: 2012 Nobel Laureate Dr. Shinya Yamanaka

During a recent visit to Singapore, Dr. Shinya Yamanaka candidly discussed his early career, what inspires him, and the challenges he faced leading up to the 2012 Nobel Prize.

Features

India’s Mars Mission Cue For Third World

India's successful Mars mission suggests the way forward for other developing countries hoping to go to space.

Academia

Steady Progress For Asian Universities In 2014 THE Rankings

US and UK universities still dominate the top 10 of the Times Higher Education rankings, but Asian institutions continue to make significant gains.

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