Hei Ming Lai – Asian Scientist Magazine

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Belt And Road Initiative Could Threaten Native Biodiversity

China’s Belt and Road Initiative connecting 120 countries may put biodiversity at risk as it promotes invasion of native ecosystems by alien species, say researchers from China.

In the Lab

Scientists Create ‘Google Map’ For Metabolic Engineering

A team of scientists in South Korea has created a comprehensive metabolic map of pathways for synthesizing industrial bio-based chemicals.

In the Lab

The Secret To The Strength Of Pearlite

Researchers in Japan have found the principles that grant pearlite its strength and ductility, which could pave the way for stronger construction materials.

In the Lab

Turning Emissions Into Electricity

Carbon dioxide could become a potent energy source thanks to technology developed by researchers in South Korea and the US.

Technology

When 3D Printing Meets Soft Robotics

Using multi-material 3D printing, researchers in Singapore and China have developed actuators that are soft but still capable of bearing loads.

In the Lab

Study: Dirty Air Linked To Lower Worker Productivity

Prolonged exposure to pollutant particles takes a toll on the productivity of workers in China, research shows.

Health

Study: Bidi Smoking Costs India US$12 Billion A Year

Bidi smoking cost India US$12.4 billion in ill health and early death in 2017, study shows.

In the Lab

Using Nail Art To Study Ladybug Wings

High speed cameras and uv-cured resin used in nail art have come together to help scientists understand what makes ladybug wings both strong and foldable.

7 Must-Read Stories In August 2017

A bird flu outbreak in the Philippines and how flu viruses develop an eggshell-like layer in birds are among the most popular stories in August 2017.

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