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Challenges Of An Ageing Asia
As Asia braces for an unprecedented ‘silver tsunami’, SMU Assoc Prof Rhema Vaithianathan is studying how it is changing not only the way we fund care for the elderly, but also how that care is being delivered.
Tiny Lasers Lead To Faster, Lighter Electronics
Researchers have successfully made the first room temperature lasers from gallium arsenide nanowires.
Researchers Construct Largest Quantum Circuit Board Ever
Researchers in Japan and Australia have made a breakthrough in scalability for 'circuit boards' of a quantum computer made out of laser light.
New Australia-Indonesia Center To Foster Stronger Ties
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Indonesian Vice President Dr. Boediono have launched a new Australia-Indonesia Center based at Monash University.
Bees’ Perfect Landing Inspires Robot Aircraft
Scientists have discovered how the honeybee can land anywhere with precision – and the knowledge may help build incredible robot aircraft.
Safer Food In China Means A Healthier Economy
Food safety has become as big a concern to ordinary Chinese as corruption and inequality, Sacha Cody of the Australian National University's China Institute.
If Birds Had Facebook, What Would Their Social Networks Look Like?
Researchers have analyzed the social networks that link individual birds to each other - a kind of 'Facebook for birds'.
Bees’ Flight Secrets Revealed
Researchers in Australia have found that bees use their antennae as well as their eyes to calculate the best position for swift flight.
Boys (But Not Girls) Suffer From Fathers’ Long Working Hours
Researchers have found that fathers' extremely long working hours can be detrimental to their sons' well-being.
