Leonard Chng

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Leonard graduated from Monash University with a degree in communications. He enjoys reading about science and nature.

Stories by Leonard Chng


Japan & Singapore Jostle For Top Uni Rankings

East Asian universities dominate both the Times Higher Education and Quacquarelli Symonds rankings yet again in 2015.

KAIST Team Takes Top Prize In US Robotics Challenge

A South Korean team has walked away with the top prize of US$2 million in the 2015 DARPA robotics challenge.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Pham Quang Cuong

As part of our monthly Asia's Rising Scientists series, we talk to Pham Quang Cuong, assistant professor at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.

MERS Claims Two Lives In South Korea

The current outbreak has been traced to an unnamed 68 year-old man who returned to Korea from a business trip to the Middle East.

7 Must-Read Stories In May 2015

From classical music to educational achievements, there are the top stories that captured your attention in May.

China Goes Tough On Tobacco Use With Anti-Smoking Laws

Although China has successfully pushed through landmark tobacco control laws, it remains to be seen how they will be enforced.

Japan’s May 2015 Earthquake “Could Have” Been A Disaster

A large but thankfully deep earthquake struck Japan on May 30, 2015, leaving no major casualties.

Drug Testing Made Easy With 3D Artificial Heart

By mimicking the electrophysiology of the heart with 20 million cardiac cells, researchers hope to develop more realistic drug screening tools.

China’s Ebola Diagnostic Kit Approved By WHO

Shanghai ZJ Bio-Tech's Ebola test kit has received both Chinese FDA and WHO approval.