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
Asian Scientist Magazine’s March 2021 Roundup
Embark on a billion-year scientific odyssey through Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from March 2021.
Galactic Collisions Starve Black Holes, Simulations Show
Supercomputer models suggest that head-on galactic collisions can suppress even a black hole’s ravenous appetite.
Look Ma, No Wires: Charging The Next Generation of Brain Implants
Scientists in South Korea have developed smartphone-controlled brain implants that can be recharged without any wires.
Setting Up Singapore’s Scientific Ecosystem For Success
To empower local researchers in their pursuit of great science, A*STAR’s Research Support Centre in Singapore offers expertise, scientific services and technological support all in one platform.
Meet The World’s Fastest Random Number Generator
Don't be fooled by its tiny size—a new laser can generate 254 trillion random numbers per second.
Mapping Ancient Migration In The Philippines
The Philippines' largest-ever DNA mapping study has revealed that climate change spurred at least five waves of migration to the country over 50,000 years.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: India’s First Lady Of Biotech
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is spearheading India's rapid transition from generic drugs supplier to a bonafide biotechnology innovator.
Digging Deep Into Ankylosaurid Behavior
Best known for their heavily fortified exterior, ankylosaurids may have also defended themselves against large land predators through digging.
Meet Singapore’s Materials Man (VIDEO)
From smart masks to innovative eye polymers, Professor Loh Xian Jun is revolutionizing materials science at A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering.