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Advancing Agriculture In Asia
Asia’s exponential economic growth combined with its vulnerability to threats like climate change has spurred exciting innovations from researchers in the region.
Revealing Eight Centuries of Asia’s River Patterns
In the largest study of Asia’s rivers to date, researchers tracked eight centuries worth of annual river discharge to unearth insights on past climate patterns.
Aerogel Harvests Water From Thin Air
A single kilogram of this new aerogel can generate enough drinking water to meet a household's daily needs
Asia In The Post-COVID World
According to global futurist Parag Khanna, the biggest change in the post-pandemic era will be that more of the world’s next generation of talent will flock to Asia.
Enlarging Asia’s Food Basket With Gene Editing
Food security expert Professor Paul Teng talks to Asian Scientist Magazine about how gene editing technologies like CRISPR could help to address Asia’s growing demand for food.
WEF 2020 Young Scientists Include Eight From Asia
From neuroscience to satellite research, eight scientists based in Asia were honored as part of the World Economic Forum’s Class of 2020 Young Scientists.
Cultivating CRISPR For Crops
For gene editing technologies like CRISPR to make a positive impact on agriculture, they must be embraced by companies both big and small. Corteva Agriscience is encouraging open innovation to help bridge the gap.
Filling In The Gaps Of Asia’s Genetic Map
The early findings by the GenomeAsia 100K consortium shed light on the ancestral origins of Asia's populations and provide insight into adverse drug responses among Asians.
US$106 Million Fund Launched To Tackle Asia’s Ocean Plastics Problem
The Circulate Capital Ocean Fund will provide both debt and equity financing to waste management, recycling and circular economy companies in South and Southeast Asia.
