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Helping Computers Perceive Gender
Scientists have developed a mathematical model based on 3D facial scans that enables computers to objectively perceive gender.
From Sri Lankan Elephants To Shoppers
An approach originally developed to track Sri Lankan elephants has been applied to study consumer behavior.
Climate Change Will Raise Water Levels Of Asia’s Rivers
A study shows that all five of Asia's major river systems will be affected by glacier melts caused by climate change.
Bridging The Gaps In Asian Vaccine Development
Countries in Asia hope that home-grown, locally manufactured vaccines will meet domestic needs, but considerable challenges stand in the way, say experts and industry leaders at the World Vaccine Congress Asia.
RIKEN’s K Computer Tops 2014 Supercomputer Rankings
The K computer at RIKEN has come out tops in the 2014 Graph 500 supercomputer ranking, beating Sequoia and Mira from the United States.
Oxidative Damage To Liver Worsens Obesity
Research from Monash University has uncovered the link between diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease: oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
Sanjaya Rajaram Awarded 2014 World Food Prize
Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram has been awarded the 2014 World Food Prize for his groundbreaking research in wheat breeding that spurred the Green Revolution.
Eisai Completes Phase III Trial For Epilepsy Drug
The Phase III clinical trial for Eisai's in-house developed AMPA receptor antagonist Fycompa® has met its primary endpoints in patients with severe seizures.
IHEP Becomes First Asian Member of Physics Literature Database
China's Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) is the first Asian member of the INSPIRE high energy physics literature database.
