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Tiny Gold ‘Trenches’ Make Nanomaterial 20,000 Times Brighter
Researchers have greatly increased the ability of tungsten diselenide, a type of semiconductor, to convert light to electricity.
Macromolecule Packs Three-Hit Combo Against Viruses
Just a small amount of this macromolecule could potentially neutralize an entire room infected with viruses such as Ebola.
Enzyme ‘Snitches’ On Cancer Cells To The Immune System
By cutting DNA in the nucleus of a cancer cell, the enzyme MUS81 reveals their location to immune cells, triggering an attack.
Ten Materials Inspired By Mother Nature (VIDEO)
The natural world is filled with strange, fascinating structures that are stronger, more flexible and more resilient than anything humans can make.
Predicting Earthquakes From Underground ‘Ultrasounds’ (VIDEO)
By pairing vibrational pulses with seismic sensors, researchers have developed a method to detect faults deep below the Earth's surface and predict future earthquakes.
Mundipharma Builds Antiseptic Facility In Singapore
The BETADINE Consumer Health Hub will combine R&D, manufacturing and distribution of their povidone-iodine-based solutions.
Singapore And Indonesia Universities Commence US$730K Partnership
The collaboration between National University of Singapore and Universitas Gadjah Mada will focus on medical education and research.
An Interview With A Zika Expert: Lok Shee-Mei
Lok, whose team imaged the structure of the Zika virus, explains why the virus is so resilient and how her research could help worldwide efforts to curb the outbreak.
Why Are Asians So Good At Maths And Science?
Asian universities are constantly coming up tops in international rankings. Is there a science to why Asian students excel academically?
