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Mangrove Deforestation Driven By Rice & Palm Oil Agriculture
Conversion of mangrove forests to land for commodity crops has played a significant role in the deforestation of Southeast Asia.
Uncovering The Secrets Of Ultralow Power Electronics
Researchers are now closer to understanding the unique properties of topological insulators, materials which could be used in low power electronic devices.
Nadine & EDGAR, The Friendliest Robots You’ll Ever Meet
In the future, social robots like Nadine and EDGAR could help address a shrinking workforce or save time and travel costs.
Hu Chenming Awarded US National Medal Of Technology & Innovation
Professor Hu Chenming was recognized for his contributions to microelectronics, which are now used industry-wide.
‘Man-Made’ Earthquake Detected Near North Korean Nuclear Test Site
Officials have linked an earthquake in North Korea to a nuclear test explosion ordered by Pyongyang.
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2015
From the furthest reaches of space to toxic molecules created by cooking, here's what Asian scientists found out in December 2015.
Artemisinin’s Scattershot Approach To Killing Malaria Parasites
The discovery that artemisinin disrupts over 120 parasite proteins could lead to the development of new anti-malarial drugs.
China’s Wukong Joins The Hunt For Dark Matter
Wukong is the most sensitive dark matter probe to date and China's first mission focused purely on scientific discovery.
Eisai Acquires Chinese Generics Company Liaoning TianYi
The acquisition of Liaoning gives Eisai a foothold in China's generics sector which accounts for 80 percent of the country's pharmaceutical market.
