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How Clean Is The Air On Your MRT Train?
Airborne threats can be detected by sampling aerosols in public spaces, say researchers from Singapore.
A Low Energy Way To Wake IoT Sensors Up
A team of scientists has developed a wake-up timer that cuts power consumption of Internet of Things sensor nodes by 1,000 times.
Crab Spiders: A Pitcher Plant’s Friend Indeed
In times of scarcity, crab spiders are beneficial to the slender pitcher plants they inhabit.
Mangroves Help Countries Reduce Carbon Emissions
Coastal vegetation could hold the key to upholding the Paris agreement, according to researchers in Singapore.
The Business Of Building A Better Blockchain
Blockchain protocols need to be scalable, faster and more secure before they can enter mainstream use, says NUS Assistant Professor and entrepreneur Prateek Saxena.
Turning Plastic Bottles Into Aerogels
Researchers have found a way to convert plastic waste into a material that can be modified to absorb oil and carbon dioxide.
Growing Skin Grafts Without Animal Contamination
Scientists have developed a human protein matrix to culture skin cells, removing the need for animal-derived components used in existing culture systems.
Viruses Supercharge Superbug Evolution
Viruses can transfer large chunks of bacterial genomes—including antibiotic resistance genes—among bacteria species.
Deforestation And Hunting Driving Bird Extinction
The combined threats of deforestation and wildlife trade are pushing Southeast Asia bird species to extinction, scientists say.
