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Butterfly Gene Modifies Silkworm Protein Production (VIDEO)

Inserting a gene from butterflies into silkworms turns the silk produced into a material that can be used to make functional hydrogels.

In the Lab

This Bacteria Lives Off Plastic, And It’s Fantastic

Researchers have isolated a bacterial strain that uses PET plastic, one of the main culprits of environmental pollution, as its main source of carbon for growth.

In the Lab

Terminating Termites By Decapitation

Unlike most other snakes that swallow their prey whole, the blind snake tries to decapitate termites before eating them.

EDITOR’S PICK

Five Ways HPC Is Enabling Digital-Based Learning

New interactive and immersive learning methods are entering the education landscape. With high-performance computing at the forefront, education across Asia is experiencing a digital transformation.
Closing The Gap Between HPC Tech And Education

The relationship between HPC technologies and its literacy is inextricably intertwined—each relying on the other to advance the field and unlock its full potential.
Playing Nicely With AI

As curious students venture the uncharted territory of generative AI, education systems are tasked with ensuring its appropriate use while still delivering quality education.

Butterfly Gene Modifies Silkworm Protein Production (VIDEO)

This Bacteria Lives Off Plastic, And It’s Fantastic

Terminating Termites By Decapitation

EDITOR’S PICK

Five Ways HPC Is Enabling Digital-Based Learning

Closing The Gap Between HPC Tech And Education

Playing Nicely With AI