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From Turning Doorknobs To Queuing Ducks – It’s The Ig Nobel Prize!

Two research groups from Asia are part of this year’s Ig Nobel Prize, which honor achievements that make people laugh, then think.

Environment

An Eco-Friendly Filter For Our Big Microplastic Problem

Two South Korean research teams have built a nanogenerator for filtering microplastics out of our oceans to protect marine life and public health.

In the Lab

Of Host Plants And Traditional Medicine

Mistletoe’s medicinal quality depends on the environment of its host plant, discover researchers from China and the UK.

In the Lab

Revolutionizing Medical Imaging Through AI

A new medical imaging approach developed by researchers in Hong Kong can reduce the workload of medical specialists while improving diagnostic efficiency.

eDNA: Emerging Technology For Biodiversity Conservation

Conservation researchers in Asia are increasingly using environmental DNA technology. But it needs to be refined for better conservation efforts.

In the Lab

A New Way For Probing Gut Microbiome

Researchers have found a better way to classify microorganisms in our gut

Turning The Tide With AI And HPC

By harnessing both artificial intelligence and high performance computing in one powerful model, scientists from Japan are making real-time tsunami prediction more accessible.

Miyoko Watanabe, International Women's Day

Features

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Miyoko Watanabe

Ever since she joined Toshiba as its first female researcher four decades ago, Miyoko Watanabe has been championing gender diversity and visibility for women in science. We are revisiting this interview with her today on International Women's Day 2022.

Features

Making Traditional Medicine Mainstream

As experts pursue evidence-based research and develop regulatory standards, traditional herbal medicine moves towards more mainstream clinical use.

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