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Oceans Hold Key To Forecasting China’s Prolonged Summer Rains
Temperature fluctuations in the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans are linked to 85 percent of persistent summer rainfall in China.
Heart Research Has A Gender Bias
The underrepresentation of women in heart research and treatment has perpetuated the widespread misconception that cardiovascular diseases are more common in men. Some women researchers in Asia have come forward to challenge that.
Antibiotic Resistant Bug Found in Retail Chicken In Bangladesh
E. albertii is known to cause gastrointestinal diseases in humans, such as watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting and fever.
These Newly Discovered Compounds Can Delay Flowering In Plants
Delayed flowering helps leafy crops maintain their nutritional quality for longer periods.
Ancient Earth Had Green Oceans
Scientists found evidence that cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, an important bacteria in the evolutionary process, flourished in green seas.
She’s Got It
A growing FemTech market in Asia is empowering women to manage their reproductive health.
Deadlier Than COVID-19, Dengue Puts Survivors At Higher Risk Of Health Issues
Dengue survivors are 55 percent more likely to experience heart complications than those who recovered from COVID-19.
Great White Sharks May Inspire Faster Planes And Boats
Denticles on sharks' skin help reduce friction, allowing them to swim with great efficiency at different speeds.
Climate Change Is Making Cyclones More Intense And Long-lasting
Southeast Asia has densely populated coastlines, currently home to more than 70 percent of the global population.
Oceans Hold Key To Forecasting China’s Prolonged Summer Rains
Temperature fluctuations in the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans are linked to 85 percent of persistent summer rainfall in China.
Heart Research Has A Gender Bias
The underrepresentation of women in heart research and treatment has perpetuated the widespread misconception that cardiovascular diseases are more common in men. Some women researchers in Asia have come forward to challenge that.
Antibiotic Resistant Bug Found in Retail Chicken In Bangladesh
E. albertii is known to cause gastrointestinal diseases in humans, such as watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting and fever.
These Newly Discovered Compounds Can Delay Flowering In Plants
Delayed flowering helps leafy crops maintain their nutritional quality for longer periods.
Ancient Earth Had Green Oceans
Scientists found evidence that cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, an important bacteria in the evolutionary process, flourished in green seas.
She’s Got It
A growing FemTech market in Asia is empowering women to manage their reproductive health.
Deadlier Than COVID-19, Dengue Puts Survivors At Higher Risk Of Health Issues
Dengue survivors are 55 percent more likely to experience heart complications than those who recovered from COVID-19.
Great White Sharks May Inspire Faster Planes And Boats
Denticles on sharks' skin help reduce friction, allowing them to swim with great efficiency at different speeds.
Climate Change Is Making Cyclones More Intense And Long-lasting
Southeast Asia has densely populated coastlines, currently home to more than 70 percent of the global population.