AsianScientist (Sep. 4, 2018) – Just in case you missed any of them, here are seven must-read stories published on Asian Scientist Magazine in August 2018.
- Longevity In A Bottle
With an understanding of the fundamental biological processes that drive aging, researchers are now searching for drugs that could prolong life.
- Indian Mathematician Receives 2018 Ramanujan Prize
Professor Ritabrata Munshi received the award for his outstanding work in number theory.
- China And Thailand Partner Up For Fusion Power Research
China donates its HT-6M tokamak to Thailand, fuelling China-Thai cooperation on fusion power research.
- Chinese Diets Contain Too Much Salt
According to an international study, 80 percent of the communities in China have a mean sodium intake greater than five grams per day.
- Supercharging Algae’s Ability To Produce Biofuels
Scientists in Japan have identified an enzyme in red algae that could help improve biofuel production.
- 44 New Planets Identified Beyond Our Solar System
Researchers in Japan, the US and Europe have confirmed the existence of 44 exoplanets and shed light on their sizes, temperatures and orbits.
- Asian Scientist Junior Book Series Launched
The six books each feature a prominent researcher from Asia to inspire children towards careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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