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Preventing Glaucoma By Unclogging The Eye’s ‘Drainage Canals’

Researchers in Korea have identified the molecular pathway causing fluid build-up in the eyes, a discovery that could lead leading to a treatment for glaucoma.

A Cheap Way To Make Materials Repel Both Water And Oil

By melting the top of cylindrical posts, researchers have created mushroom-shaped nanostructures that give materials the ability to repel both water and oil.

A Systematic Approach To Cancer Drug Resistance

Using a systems biology approach, researchers in South Korea have developed a treatment that overcomes liver cancer resistance to targeted therapy.

Light-Emitting Fibers For Wearable Displays

Scientists in Korea have developed a method to create light-emitting fabric that can be used in wearable displays.

Asia’s Universities Inching Their Way Up

While Western countries continue to dominate the world ranking of universities, Asia is becoming increasingly visible.

Nanospray Prolongs Shelf Life Of Produce

This nanospray coating method can make strawberries and tangerines last more than a month.

Stretching The Performance Of Silicon Batteries

Scientists in Korea have incorporated molecular pulley binders into lithium ion batteries to enhance their capacity and durability.

Helping Smartphone Cameras Find Their Bearings

Scientists have identified a software glitch that causes document photos to be wrongly oriented.

Using Holographs To Move & Bend Cells At Will

Researchers in South Korea have used laser holography to control the movement of irregularly shaped microscopic objects including red blood cells.