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How China Can Continue To Lower Its Suicide Rate

Although China's suicide rate has fallen dramatically, measures must be taken to maintain the downward trend, writes Paul Yip.

In the Lab

High Friction? Change The Direction Your Crystal Faces

Tweaking the orientation of crystal coatings could be a new way to tune frictional properties, scientists say.

Features

Blowing The Lid Off Food Safety In China

China needs to move beyond whistleblowers to tackle the issue of food safety, writes Sacha Cody.

Needle-Free Vaccines Named WEF Technology Pioneer

Vaxxas has been recognized as a visionary technology company by the World Economic Forum for their needle-free vaccine technology.

In the Lab

Targeting Malaria’s Achilles’ Heel, Hemozoin

A waste product from the malaria parasite provides researchers with an elegant alternative to conventional diagnosis methods.

In the Lab

Green Tea May Protect Against Effects Of Parkinson’s Disease, Study

Scientists from the National University of Singapore report that a green tea component may protect against the neurodegenerative effects of Parkinson’s disease.

In the Lab

Nanoparticles Give Color Without Pigments

Scientists have developed nanoparticle-based colors that could be used to make paint and electronic displays that never fade.

Features

The Importance of Being an Ethical Company

Firms must fine-tune their corporate governance mechanisms to prevent unethical behaviour and take quick action once they are found, says Professor Cheng Qiang from the SMU School of Accountancy.

Features

Making Sense of Social Media

Professor Lim Ee Peng from the SMU School of Information Systems turns Twitter noise into useful and informative data.

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