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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
How Working Memory Works
Scientists at the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences have pinpointed the brain region involved in working memory in mice.
STD Vaccine Developed For Koala Bears
A Chlamydia vaccine for koala bears has been shown to be both safe and effective, potentially enhancing conservation efforts.
Tight Spaces Make Liquid Crystals Helical
The ability to create helical liquid crystal nanostructures could spur new growth in liquid crystal-related industries such as LCD screens.
China’s Growing Scientific Soft Power
In our October 2014 print magazine, we note that China is taking active steps to extend its scientific influence around the world.
Our Readers Across Asia
Here are the winners of our October 2014 print magazine #scientistselfie contest. Check out their cool projects!
Separating The Infected From The Vaccinated
A newly developed diagnostic test is able to differentiate which birds have been vaccinated for bird flu and which are currently infected.
Incorporating Renewables With A Hybrid Micro-Grid
The Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator-Singapore (REIDS) will be the region's first hybrid micro-grid.
Smart Grids: An R&D Opportunity For China
Researchers suggest that integrating renewable energy into China's smart grid is a better alternative to centralized long-distance power transmission.
Charles Lieber Wins Inaugural Tsinghua-Springer Research Award
The inaugural Tsinghua University Press-Springer Nano Research Award has been given to Professor Charles M. Lieber.