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US Astronomers Skip NASA Meeting To Protest China Exclusion
Several prominent astronomers have decided to boycott a NASA conference in November after six Chinese researchers were barred from attending.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2013
Here are seven must-read articles from the September 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.
Phil Baty: Power Shift From West To East In THE World Uni Rankings
Leading Asian universities are steadily catching up with their UK and US counterparts, says Phil Baty, rankings editor of Times Higher Education.
Technopreneurs In Singapore To Receive $50 Million Boost
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean announced today a $50 million investment by the government into early stage tech start-ups based in Singapore.
Malaysia & Japan Launch $100 Million Clean Tech Fund
Malaysia and Japan are partnering on a $100 million fund to seed green energy products and businesses in Southeast Asia.
Royal Society President Sir Paul Nurse Visits Chinese Academy Of Sciences
President of the Royal Society Sir Paul Nurse gave a lecture at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences during his first official visit to China.
Nobel Laureates Get Playful At Sketches Of Science Exhibition
"Playfulness is an absolute key component for real discovery," said Nobel Laureate Sir Tim Hunt at a new exhibition that showcases ingenious sketches by 50 Laureates.
World Heart Federation Urges Global Tobacco Reduction
At the Tobacco End Game conference in New Delhi, The World Heart Federation called on countries worldwide to set a target year to end tobacco use in their populations.
India’s Mangalyaan Mission To Head To Mars In November 2013
India is all set for its maiden November 2013 launch, said top space official, Professor U. R. Rao of the Physical Research Laboratory.
