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Agrochemicals Linked To Chronic Kidney Disease In Sri Lanka

Researchers have linked the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka to indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides.

April 15, 2013

Sri Lanka Launches Office To Foster Innovation

Sri Lanka plans to boost its science, technology and innovation (STI) strategy through a newly created, state-funded organization.

March 19, 2013

Relocation Fails To Stop Elephant-Human Conflict

Researchers have found that relocation of elephants into ranges far away from humans have led to more conflict and deaths on both sides.

December 17, 2012

Mainstreaming Science In South Asia

Educating children and women is essential to mainstreaming science in South Asia, writes T. V. Padma.

November 5, 2012

Koshik The ‘Korean’ Elephant Can Say Annyong, Anja, Aniya, Nuo, And Choah

An Asian elephant named Koshik can imitate human speech, speaking a grand total of five words in Korean by vocalizing with his trunk in his mouth.

November 2, 2012

South Asian Academies To Boost Science Cooperation

South Asian scientists agreed to set up a regional network to foster science collaboration on common challenges at a summit held in India last week.

September 12, 2012

Researchers Look To Nanotech To Keep Fruit Fresh

Researchers are working on ‘nanofilm’ packaging materials to extend the shelf-life of fruit and vegetables and reduce huge post-harvest losses in South Asia.

June 4, 2012

Dengue Fever Cases In Sri Lanka Triple In 2012

Sri Lankan health personnel have reported a three-fold increase in the number of recorded dengue fever cases in the first quarter of this year.

April 16, 2012

Asia-Pacific: Gains Against Poverty, Slow On Maternal Deaths

The Asia-Pacific region has made big gains in reducing poverty, but still has high levels of hunger as well as child and maternal mortality, said a new report released this week.

February 21, 2012