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No Head, No Problem: Decapitated Flatworms Still Sense Light
Decapitated flatworms can still detect light with the help of an eye-independent light-sensing system, find researchers from India.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s April 2021 Roundup
Celebrate the region’s best scientists and their trailblazing efforts through Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from April 2021.
A Spray A Day Keeps COVID-19 Away
Taking a povidone-iodine throat spray or oral hydroxychloroquine may reduce COVID-19 spread especially in high transmission settings, say scientists from Singapore.
Akira Yoshino: Japan’s Battery Transformer
According to Chemistry Nobel laureate Akira Yoshino, lithium-ion batteries will sit at the heart of a sustainable future society.
Extinct Rodents Of Unusual Size Found In Philippine Cave
New fossils suggest that giant cloud rats roamed the Philippines and lived alongside ancient humans for over 60,000 years.
Celebrating Scientific Excellence With The Asian Scientist 100
Amid the challenges of COVID-19, the Asian Scientist 100 (2021 edition) continues to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of researchers in the region.
2021 Edition of Asian Scientist 100 Announced
From COVID-19 to climate change, the 2021 edition of the Asian Scientist 100 list recognizes the contributions of the region’s best researchers as they tackle the biggest issues of our time.
World First: Researchers Create Human-Monkey Embryos
Despite their controversial nature, human-monkey embryos could pave the way for a better understanding of cell communication and transplantable organs on-demand.
Meet The World’s First Microalgae Burger
Burger lovers, rejoice! The world's first burger patty made from microalgae packs a protein punch at a fraction of meat's environmental cost.