Hei Ming Lai – Asian Scientist Magazine

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2024 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award

AI Can Help Identify Diseases Early

Scientists in Singapore have developed a software that quickly and accurately predicts chemical modifications of RNA molecules which can then help understand their role in diseases such as cancer.

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The Climate Anxiety Issue

Mental health and climate change are often discussed as crucial but separate issues. As extreme weather events become more frequent and impact communities, researchers in Asia are beginning to shed light on a phenomenon called climate anxiety.

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Trailblazing Women In Science

To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, we spoke to five women scientists from Asia who are breaking barriers and leading their fields. They also have a message for younger women researchers.

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Fostering The Next Generation Of HPC Leaders

As the world enters the era of exascale computing, events like the EU-ASEAN HPC School are connecting young scholars across the region with new technologies, experts and each other.

Environment

Tree Rings Reveal Historical Rainfall Patterns

Old conifers from the Hindu Kush mountains offer insights into floods and droughts in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Health

Infants With Long Screen Time May Experience Cognitive Decline

Families which let their children have more screen time might be experiencing food or housing challenges.

Tapping Into Nature To Address Peritoneal Adhesion

Using pollen grains, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and local startup Sporogenics have teamed up to develop a hydrogel film with superior properties to prevent this post-surgery complication.

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Pulling The Curtains On Climate Change

From predicting torrential rains to modeling urban climates, supercomputing provides us the necessary tools to navigate the climate crisis.

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Innovating Sustainable Packaging For A Cleaner Future

With innovation at the core of what they do, Singaporean packaging companies play a crucial role in ushering in a plastic-free future.

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