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Ancient Microbes Discovered To Be Key Source Of Methane
The discovery of methane-metabolizing genes in ancient microbes is changing how scientists understand the global carbon cycle.
Indonesia, Pakistan Lacking In Mental Health Integration: Report
The Asia Pacific Mental Health Integration Index ranks the level of effort of 15 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region in implementing effective mental health policies.
The Force Awakens? Physicists Succeed At ‘Stopping’ Light
Like when Kylo Ren used the Force to stop a laser blast mid-air, Australian physicists have successfully trapped light in an experiment.
Low-Protein, High-Carb Diet Boosts ‘Longevity’ Hormone
Paleo or pale-no? Contrary to popular belief, scientists have found that low-protein and high-carb diets help stimulate a hormone with life-extending and obesity-fighting benefits.
As Climate Change Heats Up, Male Crustaceans Get Sexier
A common marine crustacean has shown researchers that it’s all set to beat climate change: the males will get sexier to the females, with a resulting population boom.
14 Inspiring Innovators From Asia
Meet some of Asia's best and brightest engineers and inventors.
When Budgies Play Chicken
To avoid mid-air collisions, budgies always veer right, a tactic that could inform the design of autonomous flying drones.
3D Printing Gives Evolutionary Theory More Bite
Micro-CT scanning and 3D printing allow scientists to digitally dissect fossils, providing some of the earliest known evidence of tooth-like structures in primitive jawed fishes.
FDA Approves Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug
Scientists in Australia had originally developed Eteplirsen®, a drug that treats a rare and fatal muscle-wasting disease affecting one in 3,500 boys worldwide.
