Articles By Juliana Chan
Region: Singapore, USA
Agricultural Intensification Could Run Up High Bills In The Long-Run
Maximizing crop yields on existing farms to reduce deforestation in developing countries may become financially untenable in the long-term, researchers say.
The Asian Scientist Spotlight: 2012 Nobel Laureate Dr. Shinya Yamanaka
During a recent visit to Singapore, Dr. Shinya Yamanaka candidly discussed his early career, what inspires him, and the challenges he faced leading up to the 2012 Nobel Prize.
BGI: The Kung Fu Panda Of The Genomic World
BGI Executive Director Dr. Wang Jun explains to Asian Scientist Magazine why the kung fu panda best describes the Chinese world leader in human, plant, and animal genetics research.
Bruce Alberts: The US Has “Lost Its Way” In R&D Leadership
In a new editorial published in Science magazine, its Editor-in-Chief, Bruce Alberts, discusses his concerns about the reduction in U.S. federal R&D investment in 2013.
Will Singaporeans Stop Breeding In 2030?
As the population density rises in Singapore, Juliana Chan writes that fertility rates will likely take an even deeper plunge.
Failure Is Part Of The Job Description: GYSS@one-north
As the Global Young Scientists Summit wraps up on Friday, I hope that the 280 attendees will have renewed confidence that it is OK to fail at something they love doing.
Global Trends 2030: “Technological Center Of Gravity” To Shift To Asia
A new report by the U.S. National Intelligence Council projects a shift in the ‘technological center of gravity’ to Asia by 2030.
Immune Gene Linked To Control Of HIV Virus
A gene that is essential for embryo survival could also be the key to treating chronic infections such as HIV.
Daily Aspirin May Cut Risks Of Recurrent Blood Clots
Low-dose aspirin may prevent potentially deadly blood clots in the leg or the lungs in patients who have had a previous blood clot.
Over-Fertilization In China Linked To Climate Warming, Study
A new study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences recommends a 60 percent reduction in fertilizer use in areas that are already ‘over-fertilized.’
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