Lu Ke – Asian Scientist Magazine

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The first animals appeared on Earth only 800 million years after there was enough oxygen to support them, researchers say.

A toxic chemical in the fruit of the Asian lychee tree is responsible for outbreaks of a fatal brain sickness in children in India.

Ever wondered how elements are officially added to the periodic table? Here's how the professionals get it done.

Wukong is the most sensitive dark matter probe to date and China's first mission focused purely on scientific discovery.

Here's five things you need to know about Singapore's S$19 billion five-year research budget.

For the first time, researchers have confirmed the existence of a unique particle made up of four neutrons and no protons—the tetraneutron.

A study in flies suggests that iron oxide nanoparticles in food could potentially enhance lifespan by reducing oxidative stress.

Customized doctor training helped patients to reduce the risk of developing gonorrhea or chlamydia by 38 percent, study shows.

Preliminary studies have shown that the drug metformin, which is considered safe for pregnancy, could be used to treat life-threatening preeclampsia.