Tan Eng King – Asian Scientist Magazine

Transforming With The Times

Find out how Singapore’s construction, electronics, and energy and chemicals sectors are being transformed to meet the demands of the future economy.

Keeping Singapore Cool

With global warming at our doorstep, researchers in Singapore are leveraging supercomputers to tackle the complex challenge of urban heat.

Redefining Asian Science

As the world’s economic and scientific epicenters shift to Asia, the impact of the region's rich cultural heritage on research and development is becoming more apparent.

In the Lab

Painting The Rainbow With Engineered Bacteria

Using metabolic and membrane engineering, South Korean scientists produced seven natural rainbow colorants from engineered E. coli bacteria.

Technology

Meet The Magnet-Controlled Miniature Robots

Measuring the size of a grain of rice, these new miniature robots can move across three dimensions with the help of magnetic fields.

Features

Asian Scientist Magazine’s June 2021 Roundup

Across Asia, scientists are uncovering the paths walked by ancient animals and looking for new ways to tackle dengue and climate change.

Pharma

Making Hepatitis C Treatment More Accessible In Malaysia

Malaysia has granted a conditional registration for an affordable hepatitis C treatment developed through public-private partnerships with organizations in Egypt and Thailand.

Features

Blending Tradition And Technology

With expert advice from IPI Innovation Advisor Dr Ong Mei Horng, HarriAnns Nonya Table found innovative ways to enhance its heritage food product portfolio and strengthen its market position during the challenging pandemic period.

Features

Setting Up Singapore’s Scientific Ecosystem For Success

To empower local researchers in their pursuit of great science, A*STAR’s Research Support Centre in Singapore offers expertise, scientific services and technological support all in one platform.

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