Tan Eng King – Asian Scientist Magazine

Getting To Eureka

While it is logical to expect happy people to be more creative, SMU Assistant Professor Ronald Bledow’s research suggests that negative emotions may lead to particularly high levels of creativity.

Features

Keeping Data Safe From Prying Eyes

An expert in information security research, SMU Professor Robert Deng is constantly trying to beat hackers at their own game.

Features

Solving Global Issues Takes Teamwork

Professor Ann Florini from the SMU School of Social Sciences believes that a new approach is needed to solve the world's problems, one that is based on collaboration between governments, businesses and civil societies.

Chinese Researcher Enters Internet Hall of Fame

Researcher Qian Hualin has been recognized by the Internet Society for his contributions to the web.

Academia

InnovFest 2014: Translating Research Into Products

A recent Singapore-based Asian tech rendezvous saw the exchange of ideas the commercialization of university research.

Academia

Peking University Collaborates With Canada On Spinal Injury Research

An extension of an earlier agreement in 2011, the new collaboration will focus on applying accredited standards to the rehabilitation of patients with spinal injury.

WHO Issues First Hepatitis C Guidelines

The recommendations include increasing hepatitis C screening, liver damage mitigation and how to select appropriate treatment for chronic infections.

Features

More Asian Women Find Success In Science

Recognizing the existing gender disparities, governments across Asia have taken measures to encourage more women to join and stay in science and technology fields.

Health

Finger Length A Pointer To Knee Problems

The smaller the difference between the length of your ring and index fingers, the higher your chance of knee replacement in old age, according to a study.

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