Experts Discuss Latest In Hematology Research At Suntec Singapore
Hematology experts gathered at Suntec Singapore from March 29-30, 2014 to discuss the latest in blood disorders research.
View ArticleKeeping Modern Myths And Conspiracy Theories At Bay
Pseudoscientific practices and unfounded scare stories pull back South Asian nations from progress, says Nalaka Gunawardene.
View ArticleIPCC Warns Of Greater Risk To Food & Water Security
The Fifth Assessment Report warns that climate change will threaten food and water security, especially for Asia.
View ArticleImproved Coverage Will Save Three Million Mums & Babies
Increasing intervention coverage to 90 percent by 2025 will cost US$5.65 billion but save three million lives a year, according to a study.
View ArticleTowards Gender Parity In Asian Science & Tech
Gender imbalances in science and technology participation throughout Asia are a missed opportunity to capture the potential of the best scientists, says Ms. Danièle A. Castle.
View ArticleChina & Pakistan Sign Research MoU
China's IMHE and the University of the Punjab will collaborate on research projects, scientific training and joint meetings.
View ArticleADB Ranks Japan & Korea As Asia’s Most Innovative
Japan and Korea have come out tops in the new Creativity Productivity Index, which focuses on how countries turn creative inputs into innovative outputs.
View ArticleMany Herbal Meds Contaminated With Mold
A study of herbal medicines in Pakistan shows that many are contaminated with toxic molds.
View ArticleAging Asia Needs Mature Policies
A rapidly aging Asia needs to act quickly to address the social, economic and healthcare needs of its changing demographics.
View ArticleCritical Nuclear Issues In South Asia
Consensus is unlikely in the nuclear debate but openness can evolve better policies and implementation, says Nalaka Gunawardene.
View ArticleSouth Asia Running Out Of Groundwater
Per capita water availability in South Asia has been dropping and could deepen the ongoing water crisis.
View ArticlePakistan’s Non-Nuclear Energy Options
Pakistan should follow the world in preferring solar and wind over nuclear power, writes Pervez Hoodbhoy.
View ArticleTyphoid Bacteria Linked To Gallbladder Cancer
The findings suggest that treating Salmonella Typhi with antibiotics would lower the incidence of gallbladder in India.
View ArticleHelp For Parents Of Autistic Children In India and Pakistan
A program for parents and non-specialist health workers could help autistic children in the developing world.
View ArticleThese Countries Are At Greatest Risk Of Zika, Study Shows
India, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are expected to be at greatest risk of Zika virus transmission because of their limited health resources.
View ArticleGravitational Waves Triggered 10m Years Earlier Than Thought
According to supercomputer simulations, a collision of two galaxies triggers gravitational waves about ten million years after—a much faster process than previously assumed.
View ArticleSingapore Among World’s Healthiest Places To Live
Iceland, Singapore and Sweden are the healthiest out of 188 countries studied in the 2015 Global Burden of Disease Study.
View ArticleIndonesia, Pakistan Lacking In Mental Health Integration: Report
The Asia Pacific Mental Health Integration Index ranks the level of effort of 15 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region in implementing effective mental health policies.
View ArticleAsia’s Health Improving, But Progress Far From Universal: Study
The Global Burden of Disease Study reveal the key drivers of ill health, disability, and death in the different countries around the globe.
View ArticleReport: China Has The Most Patents & Publications In Developing World
The report reveals that China, India, Brazil and Mexico produce the most scientific papers out of the 141 developing countries studied.
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Plastic-Eating Fungi Found In Rubbish Heap
A strain of fungi researchers found in a rubbish heap can break down plastic as it grows.
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Commonwealth Science Academies Urge Action On Climate Change
Scientists in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore and Sri Lanka have backed the Commonwealth consensus statement on climate change.
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Filling In The Gaps Of Asia’s Genetic Map
The early findings by the GenomeAsia 100K consortium shed light on the ancestral origins of Asia's populations and provide insight into adverse drug responses among Asians.
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The Curious Case Of Asia’s COVID-19 Mortality Rates
Why is the COVID-19 death rate in Asia three times lower than that of Europe? Lim XiaoZhi examines some possible reasons.
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Asian Health Leaders Recognized On BBC’s 100 Women List
For their pioneering efforts amid COVID-19, three health experts from Pakistan, Singapore and South Korea were named to the BBC’s annual 100 Women list.
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Celebrating Five Years Of The Asian Scientist 100
Asian Scientist Magazine’s new white paper marks five years of celebrating Asia’s leading scientists with a deep dive into their stories of discovery and innovation.
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Five Must-Know Research And Development Trends In Asia
As revealed in the Five Years Of Asian Scientist 100, Asia's feverish growth is fueling innovation across agriculture, chemistry, physics and more.
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All In The Genes
Precision medicine could reveal the secrets of Asia’s collective DNA without carrying the risks of consumer genetic testing. Here’s how.
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Tree Rings Reveal Historical Rainfall Patterns
Old conifers from the Hindu Kush mountains offer insights into floods and droughts in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Celebrating Groundbreaking Science With The Asian Scientist 100
The exceptional researchers featured on the Asian Scientist 100 (2023 Edition) are pushing the boundaries of their fields and improving the lives of people and the environment we live in.
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