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The photo shows the moult of a young tri-spine horseshoe crab – an endangered species – found on the beach at Beihai, China. The genomic data gathered by NUS researchers on this species provides a launchpad for conservation strategies.  (Source: Dr Tang Qian)
Preservation Strategies

Conserving Asian Horseshoe Crab Populations

Biologists have conducted the first comprehensive population genomic study of all three Asian horseshoe crab species: the mangrove horseshoe crab, coastal horseshoe crab, and tri-spine horseshoe crab. They have also established the first-ever genomic baseline dataset for these species, which lay the groundwork for targeted conservation planning.

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Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing. (Source: Virgil Andrei)
Nanoflower Catalyst

Tiny Copper ‘Flowers’ for Clean Fuel Production

Researchers from Cambridge and Berkeley have developed an artificial leaf that uses sunlight and copper 'nano-flowers' to convert carbon dioxide into clean, complex hydrocarbons. This sustainable method offers a promising path for producing essential fuels and chemicals without relying on fossil fuels or emitting additional carbon.

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The Brazil research give valuable clues on formulating coral medicine to rejuvenate dying coral reefs . (Source: Kaust)
Coral Resilience

Rejuvenating Dying Coral Reefs

Researchers have revealed in a new study that the ability of corals to tolerate rising temperatures is determined by the type of microorganisms that live inside them. The findings are expected to provide valuable clues on formulating coral medicine to rejuvenate dying coral reefs.

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