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How To Win The Nobel Prize Of Supercomputing
Winning the ACM Gordon Bell Prize in High Performance Computing requires a team effort, says Professor Fu Haohuan, a member of the 12-man team that won the competition in 2016.
Asia’s Universities Inching Their Way Up
While Western countries continue to dominate the world ranking of universities, Asia is becoming increasingly visible.
If Not Forced, Kids Are Happy To Share
Preschool kids who share of their own accord are happy to do so, but not when they are obliged to do it.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Xue Qi-Kun
Professor Xue Qi-Kun shares the story behind his discovery of quantum anomalous Hall effect and other developments in the field of condensed matter physics.
Modeling Nanodroplet Breakups To Improve 3D Printing
Scientists have now modeled how the 12,000 molecules of water in a single nanodroplet behave upon impact.
Spider Silk Inspires Artificial Muscles
In response to water, spider silk can stretch and shrink like human muscle.
Glowing Molecules 3x More Efficient Than LEDs
The metal-free phosphorescent molecules glow three times as brightly as LEDs at room temperature.
The Real Danger Of Exploding Smartphones
Got a smart phone in your pocket? Watch out. Not only could it explode, but it could also release toxic gases while at it.
First Winners of China’s US$1m Future Science Awards Announced
Dennis Lo Yuk-ming and Xue Qikun are the first two winners of China's version of the Nobel Prize, which each comes with a US$1 million cash prize.
