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Nature: China May Soon Surpass Japan In R&D Publication Output
China may soon surpass Japan as the Asia-Pacific leader in research output, says a new report published today by the Nature Publishing Group.
Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda Steps Down
The Asian Development Bank's longest serving president, Haruhiko Kuroda, stepped down today after eight years at its helm.
OPINION: Australian R&D Doesn’t Punch Above Its Weight
Is it true that Australia punches above its weight in terms of global research? Merlin Crossley, Dean of Science at the University of New South Wales, discusses.
India And Asia Collided 10 Million Years Later Than Previously Thought
A new study suggests that the collision between India and Asia occurred only 40 million years ago - 10 million years later than previously thought.
Nations Agree On First Global Treaty That Bans Mercury Emissions
A legally binding global treaty to curb mercury in the environment if fully implemented would eliminate most mercury use by 2020.
Failure Is Part Of The Job Description: GYSS@one-north
As the Global Young Scientists Summit wraps up on Friday, I hope that the 280 attendees will have renewed confidence that it is OK to fail at something they love doing.
Asia Responsible For Half Of Toxic Mercury Release: UNEP
Asia is the largest regional emitter of mercury in the world, says a new report released by the United Nations Environment Program.
China-Southeast Asia Science Ties ‘Could Benefit Both’
Science and technology diplomacy between China and Southeast Asia is expected to benefit both sides, says a new OECD report.
65% Of Air Pollution Deaths Occur In Asia: WHO Study
A new global study ranks air pollution as one of the top 10 killers in the world, with 65 percent of the air pollution deaths occurring in Asia.
