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New crab species with asymmetrical reproductive units identified

22
June
2021
| 10:03 Asia/Singapore
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the University of the Ryukyus has recently identified and described a bizarre new genus and species of xanthid crab found on Okinawa Island, Ryukyu Islands, Japan. Named Mabui …
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NUS and NTU launch first-of-its-kind tropical data centre testbed

16
June
2021
| 10:00 Asia/Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), together with key stakeholders in Singapore’s data centre industry, have established a new S$23 million research programme to develop …
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NUS study: Too many forewing eyespots is bad for butterflies

14
June
2021
| 10:50 Asia/Singapore
Many butterfly species bear distinct circular markings known as eyespots on their wings, and the functions of these rings of contrasting colours vary. A long-standing theory is that they serve as anti-predator defences – small eyespots along the …
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NUS engineers devise novel approach to wirelessly power multiple wearable devices using a single source

11
June
2021
| 09:00 Asia/Singapore
Advancements in wearable technology are reshaping the way we live, work and play, and also how healthcare is delivered and received. Wearables that have weaved their way into everyday life include smart watches and wireless earphones, while in the …
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NUS researchers develop world’s first blood test for real-time monitoring of cancer treatment success

07
June
2021
| 13:00 Asia/Singapore
Cancer patients who are undergoing targeted therapy can look forward to a new blood test that could tell their doctors whether the treatment is working, within one day after the start of the treatment. This will significantly speed up the evaluation …
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NUS researchers develop novel technique to automate production of pharmaceutical compounds

01
June
2021
| 11:03 Asia/Singapore
The discovery and development of new small-molecule compounds for therapeutic use involves a huge investment of time, effort and resources. Giving a new spin to conventional chemical synthesis, a team of researchers from the National University of …
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