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How Scientists Are ‘Hyping’ Their Research Proposals
Study shows that researchers targeting National Institutes of Health grants are increasingly using promotional language in their applications. But what’s really driving this?
All-women Philippine Team Wins UNESCO Sustainable Engineering Hackathon
WONDERPETS from the Philippines devised a sustainable way to reduce water pollution. We are celebrating their UNESCO hackathon victory today on International Women's Day.
Five Receive 2021 President’s Science And Technology Awards In Singapore
Singapore has recognized five researchers with the 2021 President’s Science and Technology Awards for pushing the country's frontiers in biomedicine and engineering.
Singapore Recognizes Rising Research Talent At The 2021 Young Scientist Awards
From quantum computing to neuroscience, three young researchers take the year's top honors for their contributions to Singapore’s scientific landscape.
2022 Declared International Year Of Basic Sciences For Sustainable Development
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2022 as the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, recognizing the role of basic research to achieve the Sustainable Development goals by 2030.
Two From Southeast Asia Win Science Prize for Women 2021
For working to achieve clean water and clean air, Singapore's Dr. Li Hongying and Indonesia's Dr. Neni Sintawardani have won the Underwriters Laboratory-ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2021.
Singapore Research Institute Launched To Study Intelligent Materials
The new Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials will be led by Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, who received the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on graphene.
Hu Hailan Wins 2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Award
For her research on the neurobiology of depression, Professor Hu Hailan was named among the five 2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science awardees.
Five Scientists From Asia Named 2021 Citation Laureates
Clarivate’s 2021 selection of Citation Laureates honored five scientists from Asia for their transformative work in physiology and chemistry.
Scientists From Asia Among 2022 Breakthrough Prize Winners
Three scientists from Japanese institutions won the 2022 Breakthrough Prizes for their foundational work in fundamental physics and mathematics.