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Vietnam Eyes Water-Saving Tech For Rice Farms
Although alternate wetting and drying technology can reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, getting rice farmers to adopt this practice could be difficult.
Aging Asia Needs Mature Policies
A rapidly aging Asia needs to act quickly to address the social, economic and healthcare needs of its changing demographics.
Hitches In Bangladesh’s S&T Drive
Bangladesh is investing heavily in science and technology as part of the Vision 2021 scheme, but critics say much more is needed.
Slash-And-Burn Farming Linked To Malaria Risk
Slash-and-burn farmers in Bangladesh are exposed to a higher risk of malaria infection.
Lactoferrin On Trial To Reduce Iron Deficiencies In Bangladesh
Lactoferrin, an iron-carrying protein involved in the immune response, is being tested for its ability to prevent iron deficiency during pregnancy.
Lentils Biofortified With Selenium
Biofortified lentils could address selenium deficiency, a risk factor for people exposed to arsenic-contaminated water.
Treatment For Deadly Nipah On The Horizon
The monoclonal antibody m102.4 prevents death in primates infected with Nipah virus even when administered 5 days after infection.
Towards Gender Parity In Asian Science & Tech
Gender imbalances in science and technology participation throughout Asia are a missed opportunity to capture the potential of the best scientists, says Ms. Danièle A. Castle.
IPCC Warns Of Greater Risk To Food & Water Security
The Fifth Assessment Report warns that climate change will threaten food and water security, especially for Asia.
