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Chinese Atmospheric Scientist Wins Meteorological Prize
Professor Zeng Qingcun was recognized for his contributions to satellite meteorological remote-sensing theory and numerical weather prediction theory, among others.
Chinese Scientist Wins 2016 Tang Prize For CRISPR-Cas9 Breakthrough
The Prize honors Drs. Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer A. Doudna and Zhang Feng, all of whom contributed to the development of precision gene editing tools.
Chinese Neuroscientist Wins Gruber Neuroscience Prize
Poo Mu-Ming, director of the Institute of Neuroscience in Shanghai, is being honored for his seminal discoveries in brain plasticity.
Element 113 Named ‘Nihonium’ In Honor Of Japan (VIDEO)
The first element to be discovered by an Asian team will likely be named nihonium, with the symbol Nh—a tribute to the researchers’ native Japan.
Japanese Biologist Wins 2016 Paul Janssen Award
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi from Tokyo Tech has been recognized for his research into autophagy.
Six Awarded South Korea’s 2016 Ho-Am Prize
The Prize, South Korea's version of the Nobel Prize, awarded six deserving individuals for their contributions to science, engineering, medicine, arts and community service.
7 Must-Read Stories In May 2016
From a Zika expert’s insights to India’s thrifty space spending, here are the stories that attracted the most clicks in May.
Chinese Doctor Wins United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize
Dr. Palize Mehmett was recognized for leading public health initiatives in many Uyghur communities across Western China.
CAS Professor Awarded 2016 Nikkei Asia Prize
Professor Jiang Lei, director of the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has been awarded the 2016 Nikkei Asia Prize.
