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Slipping Through Tribology’s Past, And A Pinch Of The Future

The study of friction—tribology—is all the more important in our era of machination and automation.

How Unfussy Eaters Are Saving The World

Thanks to its feeding habits, the oriental latrine fly could just play a major role in food and environmental sustainability.

Two Regional Listees Make The MIT TR35 Global List

Benjamin Tee and Rikki Muller have been named global finalists of the MIT Tech Review's ‘35 Innovators Under 35’ list.

The Hormone Pair Directing Blood Vessel Formation

Rather than the usual suspect of VEGF, scientists have found a receptor-ligand system that controls blood vessel formation during embryo formation.

NTU’s New Simulators To Help Smooth Air Traffic

With two new simulators, NTU's ATMRI hopes to ease the upcoming increase in air traffic in Asia.

Add Nickel For Cheaper Water Splitting

With the help of nickel, researchers have developed efficient molybdenum disulphide catalysts that operate at both acidic and neutral pH.

Smart Diapers Developed To Ease Caregiving

Researchers have developed a sensor that can alert caregivers to soiled diapers, helping the wearers to spend 90 percent less time in wet diapers.

Robotic Whiskers Lend A Helping Hand

Researchers have built a seal whisker-inspired sensor to help navigate dark and murky environments.

Big Data Collaboration To Improve Chronic Disease Management

Duke-NUS and Holmusk partner to mine Singapore's healthcare big data, targeting chronic conditions like diabetes and mental health.