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7 Must-Read Stories In December 2013
Here are seven must-read stories from the December 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.
Kibo The Robot Chats With JAXA Astronaut In Outer Space
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata and Kirobo the robot have conducted the first conversation between a human and a robot in outer space.
NTU Hosts Bone Tissue Engineering Congress In Singapore
Clinicians, scientists and engineers gathered at the Bone-tec conference in Singapore to discuss the latest in bone tissue engineering.
China’s Moon Rover Starts Exploring
China's Yutu moon rover has started exploring the surface of the moon, sending back the first photos it has taken on the moon.
Asian Countries Top Latest PISA Survey
Asian countries outperform the rest of the world in the latest PISA survey which evaluates the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds.
China Launches Chang’e-3 Lunar Probe
China has launched its Chang'e-3 lunar probe mission which will land on the moon and deploy China's first ever moon rover.
Global Study Shows Cancer Patients Lack Access To Pain Medicines
A global study reveals a pandemic of intolerable pain affecting billions, caused by over-regulation of pain medicines.
5 Must-Read Stories In November 2013
Here are five must-read stories from our November 2013 magazine.
Top Concerns For Asia: Mental Health, Obesity, NCDs
Mental health, obesity and non-communicable diseases are top-priority goals for the region between 2015 and 2030, according to experts from nine Asian countries and Australia.












