Long Ran – Asian Scientist Magazine

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Cadmium disrupts life at the cellular level by competing with other metal ions such as magnesium and zinc, study says.

Biocon chairman Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been honored by Federation University Australia with a road in her name.

Scientists have used cubic nanoantennas to precisely control the direction and beam width of light.

NSW Woman of the year Professor Minoti Apte calls for increased funding for medical research and better support for women in science.

A study of over 200,000 people provides direct evidence that smoking kills, causing an estimated two million deaths in Australia alone.

The brain is organized like a corporation: with top executives, middle managers and rank-and-file.

Scientists have successfully visualized the formation of a chemical bond in real time.

Researchers are now one step closer to the Holy Grail of organic lasers, thanks to a method that significantly reduces efficiency losses.

Consensus is unlikely in the nuclear debate but openness can evolve better policies and implementation, says Nalaka Gunawardene.