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The University Of Tokyo Only Asian Uni In ARWU Top 20
The University of Tokyo is back in the top 20 for this year’s Academic Ranking of World Universities report, after climbing up one spot from 21st position last year.
Synthetic Mother-Of-Pearl, The Way Nature Intended
Researchers have created synthetic nacre, or mother-of-pearl, that forms in mere weeks instead of months or years.
Fossils From China Show History Of Plants Colonizing Land
The formation of deep soils millions of years ago allowed the first trees to survive, and this may have occurred much earlier than once thought, according to a study.
microRNA-155 Key To Immune System ‘Tango’
Mimicking a key player in how immune cells 'dance' with each other to produce antibodies could help boost immune responses.
Scientists Discover T Cells That Play Hide-And-Seek With HIV
Viruses like HIV can conceal themselves from the immune system, but a specialized type of killer T cell can seek out their hiding spots, a study shows.
China: Rule-Taker, Rule-Shaker Or Rule-Maker?
Despite its ascent on the world stage, SMU Associate Professor Henry Gao’s research shows that China may prefer to keep a low profile in global organisations.
Terahertz Laser Output Breaks Previous Record
The new terahertz quantum cascade laser has a record output power of up to 230 milliwatts, and may have applications in medical imaging and airport security.
Health Monitoring Patch Wirelessly Powered By Your Smartphone (VIDEO)
Researchers have developed a stretchable, battery-free health monitoring patch that can be laminated onto the skin and operated using wirelessly transmitted power.
‘Pain Paradox’ Substance Both Triggers & Suppresses Pain
Substance P, which is produced in our nervous system, activates pain in some parts of our body but suppresses pain in others, a study shows.
