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Asia’s Universities Inching Their Way Up
While Western countries continue to dominate the world ranking of universities, Asia is becoming increasingly visible.
Aggressive Spiders Make Better Decisions, Faster
Research findings showed that the personality of spiders determines their decision-making and hunting styles.
Tan Eng Chye Announced As Incoming President Of NUS
Professor Tan Eng Chye, President Designate of the National University of Singapore, is himself an alumni of the school.
NUS Tops Inaugural THE Asia-Pacific University Rankings
The National University of Singapore was ranked first among 243 universities in the Asia-Pacific region in the inaugural Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings.
How The Liver Gets Rid Of Excess Bile
Using a cell culture system that mimics the structure of actual livers, scientists now understand how excess bile is removed from blocked ducts in the liver.
Bacteria In Your Beer For A Happy Belly
Researchers in Singapore have patented a recipe for probiotic beer that not only tastes good but is also is good for gut health.
Plants ‘Sacrifice’ New Stem Cells To Survive The Cold
In the face of low temperatures, daughter stem cells die in order to protect other stem cells in the roots of plants.
A Potential Biomarker For Aggressive Brain Cancer
Researchers have found that the levels of a protein called BCL6 can be used to identify patients with glioblastoma multiforme, a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer.
Measuring The Fingerprints Of Quantum States
Scientists at the National University of Singapore have discovered a possible way to certify devices for quantum computing and quantum cryptography.
