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Microplastics In clouds: Scientists Warn Of “Plastic Rainfall”

Airborne microplastics in the cloud water originates primarily from the ocean.

The Split Nap Hack for All-Nighters

A new analysis of night shift nap studies points to the optimal snooze schedule for fending off exhaustion and drowsiness in early morning hours.

Asian Scientist Magazine Announces Its International Advisory Committee

The committee will help the magazine ensure that it continues to be diverse and equitable in its selection process as it curates the list of 100 outstanding scientists in Asia.

Tata Transformation Prize Winners Announced

The prize recognizes and supports scientists in India who are developing innovative solutions to critical societal challenges in the fields of Food Security, Sustainability, and Healthcare.

Who Published It?

As generative AI enters the landscape of scientific writing and publication, the scientific ecosystem is wrestling with questions surrounding the extent of the technology’s use, how to regulate it and its impact on the practice of science itself.

Abandoned Croplands Can Help Address Food Scarcity

Better management of abandoned croplands can enhance food security and mitigate climate change, shows a study.

How Digital PCR Unlocks Scientific Possibilities

Digital PCR has emerged as a powerful new tool in research. QIAGEN takes it a step further with its robust, scalable and well-integrated nanoplate-based digital PCR system.

How An Animal Rescue Tool Helped Control Rabies In An Indian City

The monitoring tool might still be underestimating the disease's true prevalence.

Lasers Help Probe Past Climates In Ice Cores

Researchers from RIKEN have developed a laser melting sampler to study ancient glacial ice cores.

Generative AI’s Shadow On Jobs

Generative AI might eliminate thousands of current jobs, but also create new ones. How worried should we be and who is most at risk?