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Changing Lands, Changing Lives
To unravel the complexities of land dispossession, scholars must reach beyond the familiar narratives that dominate the discussion, said experts at the Singapore Land Workshop held at SMU.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2018
Asia's ascendance on the global research stage was a central theme of this month's most-read articles.
Fiber Optics Pioneer Charles Kao Dies At 84 (In Memoriam)
Professor Charles Kao pioneered the development of optic fiber technology for which he was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics.
From Wood Waste To Amino Acids
An international research team has pioneered a faster, cheaper and greener way to produce amino acids from plant-based waste.
High-Quality Research In China On The Rise
According to the Nature Index 2018 Rising Stars supplement, 51 of the top 100 universities with improved research outputs are located in China.
Bamboo And Rattan Genomes Sequenced
Researchers of the Genome Atlas of Bamboo and Rattan Consortium have published a chromosome-level genome assembly of moso bamboo and two representative rattan genomes.
China Approves Home-Grown Colon Cancer Drug
Fruquintinib is the first drug discovered and developed in China to be approved by the National Medical Products Administration.
Mimicking Immune Cells To Treat Breast Cancer
Researchers in China have developed a biomimetic strategy that could pave the way for targeted breast cancer therapy.
Tsinghua University Scientist Wins 2018 IEEE Herman Halperin Award
Professor He Jinliang has won the IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award for improving lightning protection in high-power transmission lines.
