New NUS Law fellowship to advance understanding of the rule of law
The Stephen Brogan–Jones Day Legal Fellowship on the Rule of Law is established through a generous US$1 million gift from the Jones Day Foundation.
Scientists uncover ‘resistance gene’ in deadly E. coli
Scientists have pinpointed a gene that helps deadly E. coli bacteria evade antibiotics, potentially leading to better treatments for millions of people worldwide.
Monash welcomes Australia’s circular economy transition progress
Monash University has welcomed positive steps in Australia’s transition to a circular economy, with two significant developments this month, including that the federal government adopted and agreed to implement Monash expert recommendations.
Treatments that induce peanut allergy remission in children discovered
Researchers have discovered two peanut allergy treatments for children that are both highly effective at inducing remission.
Western researchers mine decades of data to build financial resiliency
With freezing temperatures, little sunlight and the arrival of December’s credit cards bills, January can be a difficult – and depressing – month. But research findings show financial stress for many Canadians is a year-round problem.
Two UM scholars elected fellows of prestigious international societies
Two University of Macau (UM) professors have been elected fellows of prestigious international societies. Prof Xu Qingsong in the Department of Electromechanical Engineering of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST)...
Advancing AI-powered smart energy storage solutions with Trinasolar
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Trinasolar, a global smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions provider, are collaborating to develop smart energy storage systems (ESS)
Correlation found between weather conditions and lower COVID-19 fatality rates: CityU research study
A correlation exists between the weather and humidity that patients are exposed to during different stages of COVID-19 infection and the probability of death, according to Dr Sean Yuan Hsiang-yu...
How Can We Help People Who Cannot Flee High Climate-Risk Zones?
People in informal settlements, impoverished urban areas, refugee camps, prisons and war zones can be particularly vulnerable to climate threats and natural hazards. A new study explores how policymakers can address their situations.
Tiny ‘skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
Researchers have made tiny ‘skyscrapers’ for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.
