Fish that display dominant traits are more at risk of consuming microplastic pollution than others in their social group, according to new research. The study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in Proceedings…
PolyU Micro Fund nurtures over 180 young entrepreneurs
The 2014 "PolyU Micro Fund" award presentation ceremony was held on 29 September at Hotel ICON. To cultivate innovative and entrepreneurial ambiance within the university community and nurture socially responsible young entrepreneurs with the "Do…
High-speed drug screen
Engineers devise technology for rapidly testing drug-delivery vehicles in zebrafish. CAMBRIDGE, MA -- MIT engineers have devised a way to rapidly test hundreds of different drug-delivery vehicles in living animals, making it easier to discover…
How to make a “perfect” solar absorber
New system aims to harness the full spectrum of available solar radiation. CAMBRIDGE, Mass--The key to creating a material that would be ideal for converting solar energy to heat is tuning the material’s spectrum of…
Know thy banker — it could keep you…
Study shows banks that have good working relationships with their customers reduce loan defaults. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- You’ve probably seen advertising campaigns in which banks describe how much their customer relationships matter to them. While such…