Asian Scientist Newsroom
ABOUT
Asian Scientist Magazine is an award-winning science and technology magazine that highlights R&D news stories from Asia to a global audience. The magazine is published by Singapore-headquartered Wildtype Media Group.
Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Placenta-On-A-Chip Developed To Understand Preterm Births
Researchers have developed a microfluidic device that mimics that placental barrier, paving the way for a better understanding of how infections are linked to preterm delivery.
A Peptide That Protects Against Liver Cancer
Scientists in Singapore have developed a peptide drug that interferes with a molecular interaction that drives liver cancer progression.
Old Age, New Tech
As the silver tsunami hits shores across the globe, robots and other assistive technologies are being deployed to meet the needs of the elderly.
Urban And Sustainability Research In Singapore Gets US$45 Million Boost
The joint laboratory will focus on three core themes—digitalization; green and sustainable urban solutions; and the future of industry and productivity.
Fecal Attraction: Fruit Flies Poop To Lure Others
Scientists in Japan have discovered that fecal deposits carry the fruit fly’s pheromone flag, increasing the flies’ chances of mating.
Wetland And Grassland Birds Move Into Abandoned Farms
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that abandoned farmland surrounded by open spaces are ideal for the rehabilitation of wetland and grassland bird species.
How Immune Cells Keep Arteries Supple
Special white blood cells that express a protein called LYVE-1 are responsible for maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels, scientists say.
Darkness Drives Bigger Eyes But Smaller Brains
Researchers have found that fish that spend most of their lives in the dark have large eyes and smaller visual processing fields in the brain.
Indian Mathematician Receives 2018 Ramanujan Prize
Professor Ritabrata Munshi received the award for his outstanding work in number theory.