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Feline Fine Thanks To Silver Vine
Best known for making cats go crazy, plants like catnip and silver vine actually serve another important function: repelling pesky insects.
Off With Their Heads! Decapitated Sea Slug Head Regrows Body
Much like a body horror movie plot, sea slugs may chop off their own heads to rid themselves of parasites, find scientists in Japan.
Three Ways AI Will Supercharge Lab Diagnostics
From aggregating massive patient datasets to unlocking new insights, artificial intelligence is set to transform clinical laboratories for the better.
Asia’s Big Biomedical Bet Pays Off
From performing outsourced research and manufacturing generics, Asia's biomedical researchers are now among the world's most innovative.
Newly Discovered Firefly Lights Up Singapore
As the first of its kind to be described in over a century, a uniquely Singaporean firefly is shedding a new light on biodiversity in the city-state.
#Goals: 8 Women Scientists From Asia You Should Know
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, Asian Scientist Magazine highlights eight women blazing the trail in science across the region.
Soft Robot Explores The Deepest Of The Deep
In a landmark achievement in soft robotics, scientists have developed a silicone robot that can navigate the bone-crushing pressures of the Mariana Trench.
Sensei RNA: The Iron-sensing Master
In yet another serendipitous discovery, researchers from India have identified a new class of RNA molecules that can selectively recognize iron called ‘Sensei RNA.’
The Case For Restoring Hong Kong’s Oyster Reefs
Oysters aren't just tasty; they're good for the environment too—which is why Hong Kong's conservationists are racing to restore local oyster reefs.