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AKARI Finds Signs Of Water In Asteroids
A Japanese research team has used the infrared camera aboard the AKARI satellite to detect the presence of hydrated materials inside C-type asteroids.
3D Printing Helps Batteries Break The Mold
By replacing lithium ions with zinc ions and relying on 3D printing, researchers can now fabricate rechargeable batteries in a range of shapes and sizes.
Neutron Beam Sniffs Out Salty Concrete
Using a neutron beam, researchers in Japan were able to detect salt embedded in concrete structures, allowing more precise assessments of structural integrity.
When Keeping Cool, Socioeconomic Status Matters
Scientists have found that lower-income households raise water consumption, while higher-income households raise energy consumption to keep cool.
Study: Bidi Smoking Costs India US$12 Billion A Year
Bidi smoking cost India US$12.4 billion in ill health and early death in 2017, study shows.
An Antimalarial Drug Strikes Gold
With the help of gold, scientists have developed an antimalarial drug that is effective against resistant parasites.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s 2018 Year In Review
2018 was an exciting year for all of us at Asian Scientist Magazine, and we look forward to engaging more with our readers and supporters in the year ahead.
An Eye-Opening Stem Cell Discovery
A research group in Japan has found that different versions of a protein called laminin can cause human stem cells to become specific cell types in the eye.
An Electrifying Way To Heal Skin Wounds
Researchers in China and the US have invented a bandage that delivers electrical pulses to speed up the healing of skin wounds in rats.
