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How Science Can Help ASEAN’s Economic Integration

As South-East Asia gears up to form a tighter economic community, states have much to gain from scientific input, says Joel D. Adriano.

Features

Will Indonesia’s Cash For Health Program Work?

Margaret Triyana asks whether Indonesia's proposed health program will translate into long term improvements.

Health

For Polio, Two Vaccines Are Better Than One

Although the injected polio vaccine is currently not favored in the developing world, a study shows that it could be used to enhance the protection of the oral vaccine.

In the Lab

Dynamic Imaging At Four Trillion Frames Per Second

The STAMP camera can capture images at four trillion frames a second without the need for repetitive measurements.

In the Lab

Laser Makes Microscopes Way Cooler

Using lasers to cool a nanowire probe makes atomic-force microscopy 20 times more sensitive, scientists say.

Features

The Language Of Science Education: Between Two Trends

Saleh Al-Shair asks if science should be taught in native languages or in the global language of scientific research.

In the Lab

Language Learning Starts From The Cradle

Studies suggest that the window of opportunity for language learning and sensitivity is very small.

In the Lab

Lactoferrin On Trial To Reduce Iron Deficiencies In Bangladesh

Lactoferrin, an iron-carrying protein involved in the immune response, is being tested for its ability to prevent iron deficiency during pregnancy.

In the Lab

Urine, From Waste To Fertilizer

With its high nutrient content, urine could replace our dwindling supply of mineral fertilizer, researchers say.

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