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Gene Controlling Birth Of Neurons Discovered

Scientists in Singapore have discovered an unusual gene that controls the generation of neurons in the brain.

The Vicious Circle Of Low Birth Weight In Pakistan

A third of babies born in Pakistan have low birth weight but the reasons behind these alarming numbers are not clear.

Mobile Mental Health Care Pilot Kicks Off In Jakarta

Indonesia has launched the Mobile Mental Health Service, an initiative aimed at improving mental health in the country.

Kibo The Robot Says First Words In Outer Space [VIDEO]

"On August 21, 2013, a robot took one small step toward a brighter future for all." - Kirobo the Robot.

SMART Professor Eugene Fitzgerald On Innovation In Singapore

We chat with Eugene Fitzgerald, PI of the Low Energy Electronic Systems at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, on innovation in Singapore.

Cheaper Chinese Solar Panels Not From Low-Cost Labor, But Scaling Up

Comparison of photovoltaic manufacturing in the US and China shows that scale and supply-chain development, and not low-cost labor, is giving China the competitive advantage.

Community-Based Rehab Helped Asian Heart Disease Patients

A new study highlights the effectiveness of community-based cardiovascular prevention among Asian patients.

Chang’e-3 Will Finally Make Moon Landing

The Chang'e-3 mission, which is scheduled to be launched by the end of 2013, will see the lunar exploration orbiter’s first ever soft-landing on the moon.

Vietnam Vets Twice As Likely To Have Leukemia, Study

Vietnam war veterans have double the rate of chronic lymphatic leukemia compared to the general population, says a new study.