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The Challenge Of Reforming India’s Higher Education Sector
There is a lack of societal pressure on Indian political parties to address higher education issues, writes Prof. Pushkar of BITS Pilani Goa Campus.
Stem Cell Breakthrough Called Into Question
A startling new finding that acid treatment can create stem cells has come under intense scrutiny by the scientific community.
Muscles Made From Fishing Line And Thread
An international team of scientists has made powerful artificial muscles using ordinary fishing line and sewing thread.
Jubilant-Janssen Drug Discovery Alliance Expanded
India's Jubilant Biosys has expanded its drug discovery alliance with Belgium's Janssen Pharmaceutica to cover multiple therapeutic areas.
Farewell To Free Access: Japan’s Universal Health Coverage
Japan’s universal health insurance coverage is being challenged by the economic realities of sustaining this system. Etsuji Okamoto discusses.
How Can Asia Protect Its Water Resources?
The economic rise of countries in Asia has created serious pressure on their water supplies, writes Justine Doody.
Red Flags In China’s Disease Control
China has made great strides in improving its ability to handle a public health emergency, but problems still linger in disease reporting, writes Dr. Yanzhong Huang.
Buffalo Genome Decoded
Bangladeshi and Chinese scientists have jointly sequenced the buffalo genome, raising hopes of using the genetic information to improve milk and meat production.
13 Million Smoking Deaths In China Could Be Prevented By 2050, Study
Almost 13 million smoking deaths could be prevented in China by 2050 if WHO guidelines were implemented, according to projections from the China SimSmoke simulation model.
