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Ultra-Thin Solar Cells That Can Wrap Around A Pencil

Researchers have developed ultra-thin solar cells that are much thinner than a human hair and can potentially be used in wearable technology.

Heart Mesh Keeps Beats In Sync (VIDEO)

A step up from traditional pacemakers, this mesh wraps around the heart, synchronizing heartbeats by delivering electrical impulses to the entire organ.

2016 THE Uni Rankings: Singapore Universities Top In Asia, Again

The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University have come out tops in this year's Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2016.

2016 QS Uni Rankings: Singapore Universities Retain Their Lead

The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore are first and third respectively in this year's rankings.

How To Build Thin, Bendy Computer Displays

These flexible organic light emitting diodes may be used in computer displays, or sensors that can be attached to the human body for health monitoring.

Six Awarded South Korea’s 2016 Ho-Am Prize

The Prize, South Korea's version of the Nobel Prize, awarded six deserving individuals for their contributions to science, engineering, medicine, arts and community service.

Teaching Predators With The Element Of Surprise

Lanternflies wait until they have been pecked at by birds before flashing their warning colors, so that the birds are conditioned to not eat other lanternflies.

How To Reduce Drag Forces: Study Windswept Daffodils

A daffodil's uniquely-shaped, twisted stem enables it to turn away from wind and protect its petals, and could inspire better bridge design.

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?