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Why Placebos For Chemo Are Hard To Swallow
A double-blind clinical trial may be the gold standard, but are there situations where it would not be ethical?
Vietnam Eyes Water-Saving Tech For Rice Farms
Although alternate wetting and drying technology can reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, getting rice farmers to adopt this practice could be difficult.
Aging Asia Needs Mature Policies
A rapidly aging Asia needs to act quickly to address the social, economic and healthcare needs of its changing demographics.
Hitches In Bangladesh’s S&T Drive
Bangladesh is investing heavily in science and technology as part of the Vision 2021 scheme, but critics say much more is needed.
India Scores On Cyclone Prediction
Upgraded infrastructure and data processing capabilities have allowed Indian researchers to predict cyclones five days in advance.
Joi Ito: Cyber Security Is Like An Immune System
Cyber security is like an immune system: you don’t get stronger by completely shielding yourself from any germs, says Mr. Joichi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab.
Experience The Glorious, Messy Insides Of The Human Body
Instead of turning to Wikipedia, why not take a trip to the Human Body Experience at the Science Center Singapore to answer all those burning questions about how the body works?
The Academy And Industry: Not Necessarily At Odds
While scientists may sometimes see basic and applied research as two opposing ends of the spectrum, combining the two has been beneficial, share A*STAR’s top leaders.
What Kind Of Research Can We Trust?
As seen in the case of Tamiflu, better ways of dealing with conflicts of interest are needed, write Adam Dunn and Florence Bourgeois.
