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Japanese Cell Biologist Wins 2016 Kihara Prize

Professor Hiroshi Iwasaki from the Tokyo Institute of Technology was recognized for his work into homologous recombination, a biological phenomenon that occurs in all living organisms.

Features

16 Scientists From China To Watch

The Asian superpower is boosting basic research funding in its 13th five-year plan—a boon for this list of scientists and the wider R&D community.

Technology

We Have Lift-off! India Launches Scramjet Engine Test

Joining the elite club of nations with successful scramjet engine tests, India has launched its own this August.

Health

Children To Get Their Own Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs

Several countries in Southeast Asia are now preparing for the rollout of the newly-formulated drugs, with the Philippines as one of the early adopters.

In the Lab

Silicon Boosts Rice Yields, According To LEGATO Researchers

Researchers at the recent LEGATO conference held in the Philippines presented five years' worth of study findings into rice cultivation in the region.

Columns

The China Space Friends Club

The US refuses to collaborate with China on space missions, but no matter: the Asian powerhouse has the rest of the world in its corner.

Technology

Super Stretchy Nanowires May Pave The Way For Flexible Electronics

Researchers have developed nanowires that are as strong as they are stretchy, making them ideal for electronic skins.

Features

The Seesaw Of Supply And Demand

SMU Assistant Professor Pradeep Varakantham takes on complex urban challenges by dynamically and continuously matching supply with demand.

In the Lab

Goblin Sharks Clamp Down On Prey Using ‘Slingshot’ Jaw

By analyzing rare video footage, Japanese researchers have found that goblin sharks project their distinct, protruding jaws forward at incredible speeds to bite prey.

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