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EmTech Asia’s ‘Innovators Under 35’ Finalists Announced
Ten young scientists and tech entrepreneurs from Singapore, Malaysia and Australia have been named as finalists in MIT Technology Review's ‘Innovators Under 35’ list.
As The Planet Heats Up, Fairy-Wrens Lay Larger Eggs
Superb fairy-wrens have the ability to change the size of the eggs they lay, as larger chicks have a better chance of survival in hotter environments.
Perovskite Solar Cell Breaks World Efficiency Record
Researchers in Australia have achieved the highest efficiency rating of 12.1 percent for a 16 cm x 16 cm perovskite photovoltaic cell, which is at least ten times bigger than the current record holder.
WuXi Biologics, Prima BioMed To Partner On Manufacturing Cancer Drugs
Under the new agreement, WuXi Biologics will be the exclusive clinical manufacturer of Prima's cancer drugs worldwide.
Using The Common Cold To Tackle HIV
Scientists have used the common cold virus and a DNA-based vaccine to stimulate protection against HIV in the gut and bodily cavities of mice.
QUT & Sumitomo Electric To Trial Batteries For Renewable Energy
The joint concentrator photovoltaic project will study large-scale renewable energy generation and storage.
Singapore’s Reefs Surprisingly Resilient
Dredging and land reclamation have destroyed Singapore’s reefs, but shallow areas have staged a strong comeback.
UNSW, Tata Consultancy To Jointly Develop Futuristic Tech
The University of New South Wales and Tata Consultancy have agreed to collaborate in the areas of machine learning, virtual reality, robotics, data analytics and cloud computing.
Do The Tropics Have More Colorful Birds? Not Really.
Birds in the tropics do not evolve to be particularly more colorful than their cousins in temperate climates, a study finds.
