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Digging Into The Science Of Protein Cravings

When deprived of protein, specialized cells in our gut release a hormone telling our brain to crave food containing essential amino acids.

Factoring Human Behavior In Climate Change Analyses

A new study on Cambodian fishing habits reveals the importance of exploring the effects of rising temperatures on both ecosystems and people.

Ready The Robots: Gear Up For #AskAnExpert Season 2!

From bionic baristas to lifelike androids, robots are taking over Asian Scientist Magazine’s #AskAnExpert Season 2!

Conditioning Devices Like Pavlov’s Dogs

By associating light with pressure, the new device opens the doors for technologies that can simultaneously process and store information like the human brain.

Tell-Tail Signs Of A New Asian Dinosaur

Based on its highly distinctive tail, scientists have uncovered the remains of a large dinosaur known as a rebbachisaurid in Uzbekistan—the first of its kind in Asia.

Asian Scientist Magazine’s May 2021 Roundup

From ancient Indonesian caves to the unexplored Martian terrain, Asia’s scientists are making discoveries with vast implications for our world and beyond.

Slowest Earthquake Ever Recorded Lasted Over Thirty Years

Researchers studying the growth patterns of ancient corals have uncovered the slowest recorded earthquake in history in Indonesia’s Simeuleu Island.

Unearthing The Origins Of Flowering Plants

By scrutinizing collections of extinct plants, researchers have found the missing link between seed-bearing and flowering plants.

Lim Tae-won: South Korea’s Hydrogen Hero

To pave the way for cleaner transportation, Lim Tae-won is leading South Korea's shift from gasoline-powered vehicles to ones powered by hydrogen fuel cells.