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
Fatty Acid Balance During Pregnancy Affects Offspring’s Brain
Fish, an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, have been found to have a beneficial effect on fetal brain formation within the womb.
NSF Report Describes China’s Meteoric Rise In R&D
According to the National Science Board Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 report released this week, Asia now accounts for 40 percent of global R&D, with China leading the pack.
How A Velcro-Like Malarial Protein Hijacks Immune System
The structure of the malarial protein involved in rosette formation could help scientists develop treatments for symptoms associated with severe forms of the disease.
Scientists Detect Signs Of Large Black Hole In The Milky Way
Radio telescopes have identified a possible black hole 100 thousand times the mass of the Sun, hinting at many more “dark” black holes in the Milky Way.
Why Some People Need Less Sleep
Using a newly developed method for monitoring mouse sleep cycles, researchers identified a gene which allows mice to survive on less sleep than normal.
The Surprising Effects Of Light On Kids
Research suggests that light exposure influences the weight of preschool children—raising questions about how we approach issues like child obesity.
Japanese Research Institutes Partner On Cosmology Project
The partnership between Japan's Kavli IPMU and the Institute of Statistical Mathematics will bring statistics, data analytics and modeling to the field of astronomy.
A Microchip That Can Mimic Bone Tissues
This microchip accurately predicts and reproduces the physiological phenomena that occur in human and animal bone tissues.
Be Inspired By The Best & Brightest In Science
The Global Young Scientists Summit 2016 will gather an elite group of scientific luminaries and technology leaders in Singapore to inspire the next generation.