Yu Min – Asian Scientist Magazine

Corals: The Turn Of The Tide

Corals are dying but science could be able to help them fight back from the brink.

Origami Arms Extend The Reach Of Drones (VIDEO)

A robotic arm that is stiff when it needs to be but soft enough to fold up on demand could make drones even more useful.

Wan Yue First Singaporean To Win Branco Weiss Fellowship

Dr. Wan Yue has been awarded the Branco Weiss Fellowship for her work using RNA to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

In the Lab

The Unexamined Diversity Of The Coral Triangle

Previously unstudied museum collections have prompted a re-evaluation of the biodiversity of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Academia

IBS Names Three New Research Directors

Serjeg Flach, Myung Kyungjae and Cho Minhaeng have been selected as research directors for IBS' new research centers.

Features

Vega’s Lift-Off A Milestone For Arianespace, ASEAN Director Says

Asian Scientist Magazine chats with Arianespace’s ASEAN Director about Vega's maiden launch, potential competition from U.S. start-up SpaceX, and the company's plans for the Asian market.

In the Lab

Saving The Cao Vit Gibbon, The Second Rarest Ape In The World

In the 1960s, the cao vit gibbon was declared extinct. But in 2002, the animals turned up along Vietnam’s remote northern border.

Features

Ground Control To Major Liu

It's a double first for China as it launches its first woman astronaut into space to assist with the country's first orbital docking. And they are just getting started.

One Year After The Great East Japan Earthquake (March 11, 2011)

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast of Tohoku in Japan. One year later, Japan rebuilds its towns, schools, fisheries, and... hearts.

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