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South Korea Launches Rocket On Third Attempt
South Korea successfully launched a rocket on Wednesday, its third attempt to place a satellite into space.
Nations Agree On First Global Treaty That Bans Mercury Emissions
A legally binding global treaty to curb mercury in the environment if fully implemented would eliminate most mercury use by 2020.
Winning SG Challenge Idea Aims To Ease Congestion In Cities
The Global Young Scientists Summit 2013 came to a close today with the announcement of the SG Challenge and NRF fellowship winners.
Indonesia Declares State Of Emergency In Wake Of Heavy Floods
Heavy rains caused massive flooding in Jakarta on Thursday bringing the city to a halt.
Biologists Ask For Global System To Monitor Biodiversity Loss
An international team of biologists has proposed a global monitoring system that measures and reports on biodiversity change or loss,
Singapore To Host International Summit For Young Scientists
12 Nobel laureates and winners of the Turing Award, Millennium Technology Prize, and Fields Medal will mentor and inspire 280 young scientists at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2013.
Asia Responsible For Half Of Toxic Mercury Release: UNEP
Asia is the largest regional emitter of mercury in the world, says a new report released by the United Nations Environment Program.
Indonesia Introduces Smoking Law
Indonesia has passed a law requiring cigarette packets to bear graphic photographic warnings.
Philippines To Launch 100,000 Eco-Friendly ‘E-Trikes’
The Philippines plans to introduce electronic tricycle taxis to replace its petrol-fueled models, in a move that could cut carbon dioxide emissions by a quarter of million tons.
