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Asian Scientist x PHD Comics: Where Art & Science Collide!
This July, Asian Scientist Magazine is proud to present you a science communications masterclass by creator of PHD Comics, Jorge Cham.
Tracking India’s Shifting Diabetes Epidemic
As India becomes more prosperous, diabetes is likely to disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged groups—a transition already seen in high-income countries.
The Secret Of Sequential Thinking
Researchers have discovered ‘event cells’ in the brain's hippocampus that can sequentially organize memories for events as well as places.
Switch Solvent, Change Color
Researchers in South Korea have developed a carbon nanostructure capable of changing shape and color depending on the solvents used.
‘Breathing’ Skyrmions Could Be Used Beyond Memory Devices
The first ever observation of skyrmion ‘breathing’ paves the way for ultra-fast communications of the future.
Paying People Cash To Lose Weight Works
Paying participants in a weight loss program just US$160 can help them lose weight and keep the pounds off, study shows.
Stem Cell Transplantations Produce Mixed Results For Patients With STAT1 Mutation
Stem cell transplants were able to cure five patients with STAT1 mutations, but killed nine out of 15 subjects studied.
Eating In Front Of A Mirror Makes Food Taste Better
Eating in front of a mirror—or even with a picture of yourself eating—makes food more appealing, a new study suggests.
Transforming Rusty Steel Into Batteries
Scientists have successfully converted rusty stainless steel mesh into stable, low-cost electrodes for potassium-ion batteries.