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Depression-Linked Death And Disability Lowest In Japan
A study reveals that the rates of death and disability attributable to depression are highest in Afghanistan and lowest in Japan.
Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines, Instills Fear In Locals
Aid agencies are bracing for the worst after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines, triggering landslides, heavy flooding and affecting tens of millions of people.
Burma’s ‘Refugee’ Doctor Wins Sydney Peace Prize
Dr. Cynthia Maung, founder of the Mae Tao Clinic in Thailand, has received the 2013 Sydney Peace Prize.
Joint Declaration To Reduce Disaster Risks In China, Japan And Korea
A joint declaration was issued to reduce disaster risk and strengthen regional cooperation in China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
Don’t Miss MIT’s Biggest Technology Conference In Singapore
In January 2014, Singapore will host the inaugural EmTech Singapore, an edition of the world’s most prestigious technology conference for the very first time.
Singapore Implements Scheme To Bring Home Top Scientists
The RIEC announced on Friday S$330 million in funding for two new programs and a new scheme to bring home top Singaporean scientists.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2013
Seven interesting and captivating articles from the October 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.
China Reports First H7N9 Human Infection Since August
A new laboratory-confirmed case of human infection with the H7N9 virus has been reported in east China's Zhejiang Province.
India To Delay Mars Orbiter Mission By One Week
India's Mars Orbiter Mission, scheduled for launch on October 28, has been delayed by one week.
