Month: June 2018

Protecting Mangroves Can Reduce Carbon Emission

As the home of the largest mangrove area in the world, Indonesia is a key player in the international blue carbon agenda. While it has over 22% of world’s mangroves, Indonesia is also facing rapid mangrove degradation.

Hybrid Drive for Trains

Hybrid Drive for Trains

Successful simulation of hybrid train operation shows reduced emissions, noise levels and operating costs on the existing infrastructure.

Evolution of Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation

Evolution of Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation

“DNA makes RNA makes protein”? After transcription, mRNAs undergo a series of ‘post‐transcriptional’ regulatory processes to be finally translated into functional proteins. Changes in these regulatory processes are important driving forces underlying the evolution of phenotypic differences across different species.

Second Life for Smartphones

Second Life for Smartphones

Reconditioning smartphones and tablets extends the product lifecycle and makes a significant contribution to the protection of both the climate and resources.