Japanese scientists devise robot finger with ‘human skin’
The skin can be regenerated if damaged. It is likely to lead to the development of robots whose skin has a similar texture to that of humans.
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South Korea blasting off
The paper says a proper investment by the government can help build local experts and nurture new technologies in a way that they can spill over into other sectors.
Atomic bomb survivor calls nuclear weapons ‘absolute evil’ at Vienna conference
Reflecting on his own experience, 82-year-old Sueichi Kido emphasized the horror of the nuclear weapon that devastated and claimed the lives of so many people.
South Korea joins elite space club as 7th member
Since initiating its first space rocket development mission in the early 1990s, it took nearly 30 years for the nation to prove its capability to develop and a launch space…
South Korean rocket Nuri opens new space era
The government-led project took 12 years, with a total budget of 1.9 trillion won injected into the project. More than 300 South Korean companies had participated in the supply of…
Singapore studying use of Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5
The announcement follows the US Food and Drug Administration’s authorisations for the two vaccines to include children as young as six months old.
Chinese scientists solve issues in growing seedless lychee
More than 40 percent－and sometimes 90 percent－of the fruit is lost before harvest each year, greatly affecting the economic efficiency of the plantation.
Japan research group develops high-yield, salt-resistant rice strain
The research group is now considering collaborating with overseas researchers to speed adoption of the new salt-resistant gene in local rice strains.
Chinese scientists identify genes for more heat-tolerant rice
Field tests have shown that the new species is more heat tolerant and can withstand heat at 38 degrees Celsius without crop failure, while the output of normal species would be…
Mekong Delta eyes rapid development of renewable energy
Experts said that the region has much potential for renewables and opportunities to counter effects of climate change effects.