Yu Min – Asian Scientist Magazine

The China Space Friends Club

The US refuses to collaborate with China on space missions, but no matter: the Asian powerhouse has the rest of the world in its corner.

Academia

The University Of Tokyo Only Asian Uni In ARWU Top 20

The University of Tokyo is back in the top 20 for this year’s Academic Ranking of World Universities report, after climbing up one spot from 21st position last year.

In the Lab

Fossils From China Show History Of Plants Colonizing Land

The formation of deep soils millions of years ago allowed the first trees to survive, and this may have occurred much earlier than once thought, according to a study.

Technology

These Semi-Transparent Solar Cells Could Also Serve As Windows

Korean researchers have developed semi-transparent solar cells that reflect solar heat energy and could one day be used as solar windows.

Technology

Vibrating Tool Add-On Allows Surgeons To ‘Feel’ What They Can’t Touch

A small vibrating device added to surgical tools may help improve the ability of the surgeon to sense details and textures of a patient's internal organs and tissues.

In the Lab

Astronomers Find Center Of The Milky Way is Devoid Of Young Stars

An international team of astronomers has found a huge region in the inner Milky Way where there is a strange absence of young stars.

Features

6 Rising Stars Of The Asian Scientist 100

These individuals were recognized for exemplary research in their respective field, and show the potential for so much more in their career.

Twelve Researchers Recognized At Philippines Promising Star Awards 2016

Twelve Philippines-based researchers were recognized for their world-class contributions spanning nine research fields.

Health

That Burger Harms Not Only Your Waistline, But Your Immune System Too

A junk food diet high in saturated fat begins to harm our immune system even before the weight gain begins to show, a new study finds.