Xie Yi – Asian Scientist Magazine

Recognizing Scientific Excellence With The Asian Scientist 100

These early career scientists and veteran researchers of the Asian Scientist 100 are making waves in diverse sectors of academia and industry, shedding light on natural phenomena and developing new technologies for a better world.

In the Lab

Illuminating How The Brain Beats Trauma

Scientists have unmasked the neural circuit that underlies psychotherapy for sustainably reducing fear.

Features

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Hiroshi Iwasaki

Professor Hiroshi Iwasaki, who first fell in love with molecular biology in the ‘classical’ era of Watson and Crick, believes that scientists should now embrace the technical revolution to advance the field.

Supporting Science At All Scales

Supercomputers are helping scientists investigate phenomena at all scales, from the cosmos to quantum mechanics.

Health

Public Trust In Vaccines Plummets After Dengvaxia Controversy

Confidence in vaccine safety and efficacy have declined precipitously following the Dengvaxia scandal in 2017.

Features

10 Chinese Scientists Who Are Pushing The Envelope

Here are ten scientists contributing to China’s growing reputation as a global research powerhouse.

Columns

From PhD To Postdoc

Some advice on how to make the tricky transition from student to independent, well-rounded researcher.

Features

When The Public Gets Personal

Crisis communication could be improved if practitioners learn to recognise the underlying emotions behind the public’s response, says SMU Professor Augustine Pang.

Features

Building A Diverse Portfolio Of Financial Research

Now in its tenth year, the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics has nurtured a plethora of real world-focused research initiatives and training programs.