Di Li – Asian Scientist Magazine

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To support women in science, Shiseido awarded ten female scientists one million yen each to pursue their research activities.

Scientists in Japan have invented a flexible material that changes its ability to absorb carbon dioxide when exposed to light.

By observing the movement of atoms in a material's surface, researchers now understand how materials fracture under stress.

Scientists in Korea have incorporated molecular pulley binders into lithium ion batteries to enhance their capacity and durability.

Using DNA as an artificial cytoskeleton, scientists in Japan have made liposomes stronger and more stable.

Root-knot nematodes can manipulate the stem cells of plant roots to form their nests, study says.

Bornean orangutans in human-disturbed forests search for areas with denser and taller trees, making such patches of forest crucial for conservation.

More genetically modified (GM) crops were planted in 2016 than 2015, but the adoption of GM agriculture varied widely across Asia, report says.

A blink-sensor attached to your glasses could help you live a truly hands-free life.