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In the Lab

Scientists Can Now Edit Mitochondrial DNA In Plants

Researchers in Japan have devised a tool to edit plant mitochondrial DNA and develop new strains of crop plants.

In the Lab

Seeing The Magnetic Field Of A Single Atom Up Close

An international team of scientists has performed an MRI scan of the magnetic field of single atoms.

Third Edition Of The Asian Scientist Writing Prize Launched

The Asian Scientist Writing Prize is back for a third run with a new theme focused on STEM and Sustainability in Asia.

Ctrl-Alt-Meat

Alternative meat, otherwise known as ‘alt-meat,’ is having quite a moment in Asia, with strong venture capital interest and increasing public awareness and acceptance.

Tech Doing Good

From cleaning up mountains of untreated sludge to making railway stations fully solar-powered, technology is an ally to those hoping to solve Asia’s environmental problems.

Move It!

Teams raced to move two terabytes of data across five different countries in the inaugural ‘Move that Data!’ Data Mover Challenge.

Fueling The Future

Green is the new black when it comes to meeting the world’s energy demands, and biofuels have a major role to play in securing a sustainable future.

Features

Where Will Evolution Take Us In The Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Evolution has helped us understand where we came from, but can it also give us a hint about where we are headed in the fourth industrial revolution?

In the Lab

Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease With A Blood Drop

Researchers in Singapore have developed a diagnostic kit that could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using a simple blood test.

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