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Singapore Leads The Asian Pack For QS’ 2015/2016 Ranking
The 2015/2016 Top Universities Ranking from Quacquarelli Symonds Company placed NUS and NTU at 12th and 13th, respectively.
It’s Not Always Better To Taste Bitter
Japanese macaques may have lost the ability to taste bitter flavors as an adaptation to agriculture, scientists say.
Gold Nanorods Provide Targeted Pain Relief
Scientists have used lipoprotein coated gold nanorods to desensitize pain receptors in cell culture.
Human iPSC Used To Treat Kidney Injury In Mice
A public-private partnership between CiRA and Astellas has yielded the finding that iPSC could be used to treat acute kidney injury.
Helping Hydrogen To Tunnel Through Titanium Dioxide
By narrowing the width of the reaction barrier, scientists have helped hydrogen atoms quantum tunnel through titanium dioxide.
The Secret Sex Lives Of Koalas
GPS-enabled tracking collars have given scientists a sneak peak into the little known mating habits of koala bears.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Professor Kazutoshi Mori
In this edition of Asia's Scientific Trailblazers, we feature Professor Kazutoshi Mori, who won the 2014 Lasker Prize for his work on the unfolded protein response.
Japan & Singapore Jostle For Top Uni Rankings
East Asian universities dominate both the Times Higher Education and Quacquarelli Symonds rankings yet again in 2015.
Sparking New Ideas In Econometrics
More than 20 international experts discussed advancements in econometrics at the two-day “Frontiers in Econometrics” conference.
