Science and Development Network

More genetically modified (GM) crops were planted in 2016 than 2015, but the adoption of GM agriculture varied widely across Asia, report says.

India’s leaders are under pressure to ban genetic modification technology over biosafety concerns.

A new strain of the deadly bird flu virus with pandemic potential has resurfaced in China.

The Philippines is positioning itself as a regional disaster management hub in the Asia-Pacific region.

Investing in Asia-Pacific's over one billion children is crucial for the region’s future growth, according to a report by UNICEF.

No, not the coffee! Nepal’s coffee-growing areas are expected to shrink due to climate change—but banana cultivation could flourish.

India has one of the world’s highest tuberculosis prevalence rates, which has a significant impact on both disease transmission and healthcare delivery.

Researchers in India have found that pollution levels vary at different levels above ground.

Dengxavia, the world's first approved dengue vaccine, has been rolled out in parts of Asia and South America—but doubts over its efficacy and potential for causing side effects remain.