AsianScientist (Dec. 30, 2013) – Here are seven must-read stories from our December 2013 magazine.
- China Launches Chang’e-3 Lunar Probe
China has launched its Chang’e-3 lunar probe mission which will land on the moon and deploy China’s first ever moon rover. - Potential New Treatments For Leukemia
Two international research teams have identified potential new treatments for a particular subtype of acute myeloid leukemia. - Silkworms That Spin Colorful Silk Fibers
Scientists have discovered a ‘greener’ dyeing method to producing colorful silk: by feeding dyed leaves to silkworms so they spin colored – rather than white – cocoons. - Scientists Discover Potential Malarial Vaccine
Scientists have discovered a key process during the invasion by the malaria parasite and a way to block it. - Baby Boys Prefer Dolls To Trucks
Infants of both sexes are most interested in objects with faces, contrary to common belief that boys prefer more “macho” vehicle and construction toys. - Southeast Asia Going Nuclear
Southeast Asian countries are pushing forward in the use of nuclear power technology, says Barry Desker, Dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. - H. Pylori Vaccine Shows Promise In Mice
Researchers in China have developed an oral vaccine against H. pylori, the bacteria responsible for some forms of gastric cancer.
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