AsianScientist (Jan. 8, 2015) – Just in case you missed any of them, here are seven must-read stories published on Asian Scientist Magazine in December 2014.
- Activating Brown Fat To Lose Weight
A study in mice shows that a compound in traditional Chinese medicine could help weight loss by activating brown fat. - Indian XPRIZE To Be Launched In 2015
India will be the first geographic region outside of the US to launch its own XPRIZE, tapping into the innovation potential of its 1.2 billion residents. - India Successfully Launches Their Largest Rocket To Date
The GSLV Mk.III is ISRO’s largest rocket launch to date and the fourth successful mission of the year 2014. - Solar Power Reaches New Record Efficiencies
Researchers have succeeded at converting sunlight into electricity with 40 percent efficiency, the highest efficiency to date. - Bridging Two Mysteries At The Heart Of Quantum Physics
It turns out that wave-particle duality is simply the quantum uncertainty principle in disguise. - Broadly Neutralizing DENV Antibodies Found
The discovery of antibodies that can neutralize all four dengue strains has sparked new hopes for a vaccine. - Cambodian Village Hit By HIV Mass Infection
The unlicensed doctor suspected to be responsible for infecting over 100 people with HIV has been charged with murder.
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