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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Being Male Even Without The Y Chromosome
Scientists have figured out how a rat species that lacks the Y chromosome still maintains male characteristics.
Supermassive Black Holes Bring Their Own Gas
Scientists have revealed that dense molecular gas disks at the centers of galaxies supply gas to the supermassive black holes situated within them.
Indonesia, Pakistan Lacking In Mental Health Integration: Report
The Asia Pacific Mental Health Integration Index ranks the level of effort of 15 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region in implementing effective mental health policies.
A*STAR Researcher Wins ASCB-Gibco Emerging Leaders Prize
Dr. Nicolas Plachta was recognized for his work into resolving cell fate, shape, and position during embryonic development.
Chinese Agricultural Scientist Awarded LUI Che Woo Prize
Professor Yuan Longping was one of three laureates to receive the LUI Che Woo Prize - Prize for World Civilization 2016.
GHIT Fund Invests Further US$11.4 Million In Malaria And Tuberculosis Research
GHIT Fund is ramping up investments for researchers working on antimalarial and tuberculosis drugs and treatments.
The Cost Of Workplace Depression In East Asia
Research shows that on average, one percent of a country’s GDP is lost due to workers with depression attending work while unwell.
Digital Map Of Entire Philippine Road Network Halfway Towards Completion
HERE, a cloud-based location platform company in partnership with the Philippine Road Board, is halfway towards its mission of mapping 45,000 km worth of routes.
Former US Presidential Science Envoy Awarded Mahathir Science Award
Rita Colwell, who spent a large part of her career studying the bacterium that causes cholera, has won the Mahathir Science Award 2015.