IN THE LAB
Distinguishing Philippine Frogs By Ear
By listening to their mating calls, researchers have confirmed that two near-identical fanged frogs from the Philippines belong to distinct species.
Correcting Genetic Mutations One Letter At A Time
Researchers from Singapore have developed a CRISPR/Cas9-base gene editor capable of correcting single-letter mutations in our DNA sequence.
Factoring Human Behavior In Climate Change Analyses
A new study on Cambodian fishing habits reveals the importance of exploring the effects of rising temperatures on both ecosystems and people.
Tell-Tail Signs Of A New Asian Dinosaur
Based on its highly distinctive tail, scientists have uncovered the remains of a large dinosaur known as a rebbachisaurid in Uzbekistan—the first of its kind in Asia.
Slowest Earthquake Ever Recorded Lasted Over Thirty Years
Researchers studying the growth patterns of ancient corals have uncovered the slowest recorded earthquake in history in Indonesia’s Simeuleu Island.
Unearthing The Origins Of Flowering Plants
By scrutinizing collections of extinct plants, researchers have found the missing link between seed-bearing and flowering plants.
How Climate Change Is Destroying Indonesia’s Ancient Rock Art
Extreme weather events caused by climate change are creating the ideal conditions for the degradation of some of the world's oldest rock art.
Dengue: A Tale Of Two Lockdowns
COVID-19 lockdown measures decreased the rate of dengue among migrant workers but raised it in Singapore’s general population.
No Head, No Problem: Decapitated Flatworms Still Sense Light
Decapitated flatworms can still detect light with the help of an eye-independent light-sensing system, find researchers from India.
