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Once An Industry Wonder, Now A Silent Killer

Asbestos has long been woven into human history, but we are only just beginning to feel its devastating impact on our health here in Asia.

Features

Asbestos: Deadly But Still Not Banned In Asia

Even though public health experts recognize how deadly asbestos can be, its use is on the rise in the construction industry throughout Asia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia. This year we complete a decade of doing so.
Learning From Environmental Defenders

Drawing on traditional knowledge systems, environmental researchers and policymakers in Asia are working with indigenous communities to design better strategies for environmental conservation.
The Equalizers

Across Asia, people with disabilities are breaking physical and social barriers to STEM fields, opening the way for others.

Once An Industry Wonder, Now A Silent Killer

Asbestos: Deadly But Still Not Banned In Asia

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Learning From Environmental Defenders

The Equalizers