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Toothy Insights Into Ancient Elephants’ Changing Diets

Researchers analyzed the wear and tear on fossilized elephant teeth to unearth the diets of these prehistoric animals.

Scientists Grow Tissues Resembling Human Mid-Brains

Grown from stem cells in the laboratory, these mid-brain structures could one day be used to test drugs for aging-related brain disorders.

Heat Is Melting Productivity In Southeast Asia

Climate change effects in the region could slash work hours by up to 40 percent by 2050, according to studies.

Wake Up and Smell The Roses—Virtually

You can now send tastes, smells and even kisses virtually. A new age of virtual reality involving all five senses is here, with Adrian Cheok of the Imagineering Institute at its forefront.

In Conversation With TJ Dimacali, Sci & Tech Editor Of GMA News

Timothy Dimacali, the science and technology editor at GMA News Online in the Philippines, wants to bring weather reporting into the spotlight.

Join The Asian Scientist #ScienceHaiku Competition! Cash Vouchers Up For Grabs

Thomas Huxley once said, “Science and literature are not two things, but two sides of one thing.” Join the Asian Scientist Science Haiku Competition today!

Which Meds Are Best For You? Check systemsDock

Scientists have created a free online resource that makes screening for the right drug faster and more accurate.

Two Ant Species Named After Game of Thrones Dragons (VIDEO)

Brace yourself, dragon ants are coming! Researchers have discovered ant species with dragon-like spines reminiscent of the mythical beasts in Game of Thrones.

In Chinese Elderly, Vitamin D Levels May Predict Brain Decline Risk

Researchers have found a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased subsequent risk of cognitive decline and impairment in Chinese elderly.