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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Air Pollution Hits Crops More Than Climate Change
Black carbon and ozone may have caused India more than US$5 billion in losses to wheat and rice crops.
Asia Set To Overtake US In Medical Research
Even as research funding in the US steadily declines, Asia has made aggressive investments, study reports.
Catalyzing Drug Interactions With Light
An inexpensive dye has enabled scientists to harness the catalytic power of the cytochrome P450 enzyme for the production of valuable drugs.
Supernova Secrets From The Bottom Of The Sea
The levels of radioactive 244Pu from deep sea dust are much lower than expected, challenging current theories on supernovae.
Landslides Could Become Indonesia’s Worst Nightmare
Although natural disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes often capture the attention of the media, it is landslides which cause the highest death toll in Indonesia.
Eisai Launches Liver Cirrhosis Drug In The Philippines
The drug for treating liver cirrhosis-associated hypoalbuminemia is also awaiting clinical trials in China.
Celebrating 50 Years Of Singaporean Scientists
Drs. Juliana Chan and Rebecca Tan have set themselves the mission of turning Singapore’s scientific pioneers into household names.
Singapore’s Scientific Pioneers Celebrated In Print
Drs. Juliana Chan and Rebecca Tan have set themselves the mission of turning Singapore's scientific pioneers into household names.
Nanodiamonds Pack An Anti-Cancer Punch
Nanodiamonds can turn existing drugs into a powerful tool against cancer stem cells in mice.