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The EU As An International Actor
SMU Assistant Professor Clara Portela studies how the European Union wields sanctions and other foreign policy tools on the international stage.
When Sharing Is Not Just Caring
Conventional wisdom dictates that trade secrets have to be protected at all costs, but SMU Professor Gerard George’s research shows there may be a better way of doing business.
Dollars And Drugs
SMU Professor Locknie Hsu studies how trade deals affect the public’s access to affordable medicines and healthcare.
Of Diplomacy And Human Rights
SMU Assistant Professor Eduard Jordaan studies the forces and influences that sway a country’s behaviour on international platforms like the United Nations.
What Happens When Students Sleep Five-Hour Nights
Researchers have found that after a week of sleeping only five hours a night, teenagers suffered significant cognitive degradation.
Shaping Epithelial Tubes By Sheer Force
Scientists have discovered how the formation of arteries, intestines and other epithelial tubes is guided by mechanical forces.
7 Must-Read Stories In February 2016
From microscopic tetraneutrons to mammoth supernovas, here are the most popular reads from the last month.
Impatience Could Be A Sign Of Cellular Aging
Impatience and a risk-taking attitude could be indicators of shortened telomeres, which have been linked to aging and risk of chronic disease.
Tiny Radar Camera Microchip Packs A Big Punch
In the future, radar cameras for use in satellites could be made a hundred times smaller with this millimeter-long chip, without compromising on image quality.
