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What Makes Whale Baleen So Tough?

By studying the structure of the filter-feeding apparatus of whales, researchers hope to design better materials for the maritime industry.

In the Lab

Scientists Find Regulatory T-Cell Master Switch

Researchers in South Korea have identified Foxp1 as a key molecule required for the formation of regulatory T-cells.

In the Lab

Raspberry-Shaped Particles Detoxify Carbon Monoxide

Japanese researchers have created a ‘nano-raspberry’ to neutralize poisonous carbon monoxide.

Features

Levelling Up In The Real-Life Game Of Cybersecurity

Secure systems that combine hardware and software tools are necessary to protect mobile devices and autonomous systems against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, says SMU Associate Professor Ding XuHua.

In the Lab

Probiotic Bacteria Keep Staphylococcus At Bay

Bacillus, a type of bacteria commonly found in probiotics, prevents Staphylococcus aureus colonization of the gut and nose, according to scientists in Thailand and the US.

In the Lab

Switching On Starch Production In Algae

Researchers have discovered a way to increase the amount of starch produced by red algae, with implications for the future of biofuel production.

Features

Putting Cancer In The Crosshairs

Augmenting oncology with technology can help physicians make more informed decisions and drive better patient outcomes.

Technology

Sensor Could Grant Robots A ‘Human Touch’

A research group in South Korea has invented a device capable of measuring surface textures with high accuracy.

Technology

Singapore To Launch $100 Million Skin Research Institute

Singapore is committing close to S$100 million to launch the Skin Research Institute of Singapore.

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