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Asia’s Nutrition Time Bomb

Concerted action is required to deal with Asia's twin threats of obesity and under-nutrition, write Don Gunasekera and David Newth.

Features

Joi Ito: Cyber Security Is Like An Immune System

Cyber security is like an immune system: you don’t get stronger by completely shielding yourself from any germs, says Mr. Joichi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab.

Features

Newly Appointed MIT Media Lab Director, Joichi Ito, Talks To Asian Scientist

In a wide-ranging interview, media savant Joichi Ito talks to Asian Scientist Magazine about his vision as Executive Director of the MIT Media Lab, his thoughts on education, and his lifelong bond with Japan and Asia.

In the Lab

The History Of Penguins Laid Bare In Their Genomes

An international team of scientists has released data on 19 penguin genomes which can be used to understand how the birds evolved over time.

Features

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Anjan Soumyanarayanan

Bringing together expertise in quantitative microscopy, electrical measurements and materials science, Dr. Anjan Soumyanarayanan is putting his own spin on nanoelectronics.

Features

U.S. Doctors Fight Air Pollution In Mongolia’s Capital

A team of doctors from the U.S. is fighting air pollution and lung disease in Mongolia's capital city, Ulaanbaatar, whose air quality is among the worst in the world.

Health

5 Health Myths, Debunked!

Remember all those times you were given dubious health advice? Here are five health myths that we hope to debunk with empirical evidence from scientific studies.

Features

Science & Tech Leaders Discuss Cohesion In ASEAN

At a recent ASEAN meeting in Indonesia, science & technology delegates convened to discuss new initiatives across the region.

In the Lab

Concrete Doped With Microbes Gains Durability

Scientists in Japan have found that the rate of corrosion of steel bars in concrete can be slowed by embedding aerobic bacteria within cement.

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