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To Chill, Just Squeeze

Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of refrigeration that generates a liquid-to-gas transition when a nanosponge is squeezed.

The Anatomical Link Between Cognition And Perception In Autism

The posterior superior parietal lobule links behavioral inflexibility and perceptual rigidity in patients with autism, scientists say.

Turning Graphene Into A Bacteria Sensor

When combined with microfluidics and antibodies, graphene can become a powerful bacteria biosensor, researchers say.

The Science Of How Stuff Responds To Shock

Scientists have captured the deformation effect of shock waves on a material using x-ray diffraction.

Nanotubes Turn Light Into Electricity

Physicists in Japan have discovered photovoltaic nanotubes that could improve solar power and imaging technology.

Polymers Make Pigment-Free Printing Possible

By exposing polymers to stress, scientists in Japan have developed a colour palette for printing which does not involve the use of pigments.

Two Steps Toward Green Fuels

An international team of researchers has developed a two-step method to break down carbohydrates, a crucial first step in producing green fuel.

Catalyst Converts CO2 Into Chemical Feedstock

Researchers in Japan have found an environmentally friendly path to reducing carbon dioxide levels while yielding industrially important formate products.

5 Asian Universities Among Top 25 In QS World University Rankings 2020

Two universities in Singapore, two in China and one in Japan made the top 25 of the QS World University Rankings 2020.