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


The Rhythms Of Sleep That Help Us Remember

Manipulating the pattern of electrical activity in the brain during deep sleep can make mice remember or forget.

Speeding Up Whole Brain Scans

A new technique has helped researchers reduce the time needed to take high resolution whole brain scans from a week to under two and half hours.

Hydrogel Enables Light-Controlled Cell Release

A light-responsive hydrogel has allowed scientists to control the release of cells into a 3D environment by simply using light.

Almost A Million Chinese Died From Preventable Cancers In 2013

Nearly half of cancer deaths in China are attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors such as smoking or alcohol use.

Snakebites Cost Sri Lanka More Than US$10 Million Yearly

Snakebites cost Sri Lanka about US$10 million a year—roughly the same amount the country spends on both meningitis and dengue.

NTU Named World’s Best Young University Fourth Year In A Row

NTU leads the charge of young Asia-Pacific universities that occupy seven of the top 10 spots in this year's QS Top 50 Under 50.

Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?

A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.

A Nanoscale Solution To Sepsis

Potent antioxidant nanoparticles that can mop up excess reactive oxygen species could help prevent sepsis-related deaths.

Identifiable Human DNA Recovered From Mosquitoes

Human blood extracted from mosquitoes can be used for DNA analysis up to two days after feeding.