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Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Virginia Cha
Veteran tech entrepreneur Professor Virginia Cha shares her advice for making it big in Asia, and beyond.
Incan String Theory: If Knots Could Talk
We still don't know how to de-code khipu, string-based information storage systems developed by the Inca, but they remain fascinating nonetheless.
Winged Dinosaur Challenges Feathers’ Evolutionary History
The discovery of a winged dinosaur with large and complex feathers suggests that feathers were more diverse than previously thought.
Stay Cool And Eat Bamboo
Pandas can survive on a diet of bamboo thanks to their exceptionally low metabolic rate, scientists say.
Indulgent Grandparents Fuel Obesity In Chinese Kids
Overfeeding and protection from household chores are some ways grandparents are contributing to obesity in their grandkids.
Blue LEDs For Chemical-Free Food Safety
Researchers have discovered that blue LED light could be used to kill common food-borne pathogens without the need for chemical treatment.
Double Crosslinking For Super Strong Hydrogels
Researchers have developed a self-recovering hydrogel with high mechanical strength.
Oral Cholera Vaccine Shown To Be Safe & Protective
The first real-world trials of the Shanchol vaccine showed a 40 percent reduction in the most severe cases of cholera.
Numbers May Mask Fish Biodiversity Loss
A realistically complex mathematical model of fish ecosystems has shown that increased numbers may mask the loss of biodiversity.
