Researchers analysing four decades of satellite data found Himalayan rivers are changing course more rapidly as climate warming weakens riverbanks, with implications for water security and communities downstream.

Scientists in Japan have created a portable plasma device that can turn air into fertilizer, helping rice grow in simulated lunar soil.

A new report from Boston Scientific, supported by the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society, illuminates the road from innovation to better atrial fibrillation care for the region.

COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated the mental toll of being a healthcare worker especially in low-resource settings in Asia. As we move toward a new normal, governments, hospitals and mental health experts are beginning to support the neglected community of health care workers, but many challenges are yet to be addressed.

Twist Bioscience’s integrated ecosystem of next-generation sequencing tools that drive up throughput and lower cost is powering a new era of population genetics research.

Researchers suggest evolutionary mismatch as a potential reason, with ancient human instincts struggling to cope with the demands of modern, hyperconnected life.

A new biodegradable film made with carbon dots derived from pumpkin peel could help reduce food spoilage and cut reliance on plastic packaging.

Spatial omics can tell us exactly where and when genes switch on inside a plant or individual—illuminating crucial details of processes such as wheat breeding. A global consortium under the STOC Plant Initiative is racing to draw the map.

A new study suggests it can restore ageing muscles' ability to produce anti-cancer signals, at least in animal models.