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Nobel Laureate’s Death Spotlights Quality-Of-Death Issues
The death of Nobel Laureate Richard Heck in the Philippines highlights the shortcomings of public healthcare in many Asian nations.
Vivian Yam Elected To Academia Europaea
Vivian Yam, professor at the University of Hong Kong, has been elected as foreign member of Academia Europaea.
Takashi Yoshimura Wins 2015 Van Meter Award
Professor Takashi Yoshimura has won the 2015 Van Meter Award for his outstanding work in the role of thyroid hormones in seasonal reproduction.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Bruno Reversade
Dr. Bruno Reversade's research has taken him to Jordan, India and Singapore where he hunts down the genes behind rare diseases.
Blue Faces Perceived As More Fearful
Facial color plays a role in subconscious processing of fearful expression, say scientists.
More Bacon For Your Buck
Bama mini pigs thrive even on a low protein diet, suggesting that raising indigenous Chinese pigs could reduce feeding costs.
Double The Quantum Fun
A detailed analysis of the electrical characteristics of a tiny transistor made from two quantum dots could help researchers design devices to manipulate single electrons.
Nurses Could Help Cut Smoking Rates In China
As non-smokers, nurses can play a bigger role in stopping the smoking epidemic in China, research suggests.
Smoking Kills One In Three Young Men In China
Two nationwide surveys have shown that one in three young men in China will die from smoking-related causes.
