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Asians Are Feeling Climate Change And Want To Adapt
Extreme weather and hotter temperatures are reducing crop production, and Asia is struggling to adapt to climate change.
Is The Asian Space Science Drive Harming Development?
Are the large sums of money invested into building prestigious space programs diverting funding from key areas such as health and education?
Elsevier Award For Women Scientists In Developing Countries
The Elsevier Foundation, OWSD and TWAS have opened their call for nominations for the 2014 Elsevier Foundation Awards.
Mainstreaming Science In South Asia
Educating children and women is essential to mainstreaming science in South Asia, writes T. V. Padma.
Global Debate Grows Over Arsenic Levels In Rice
Following alarming reports about the discovery of high arsenic levels in rice sold in the US market, experts have reassured consumers that rice is safe to eat.
South Asian Academies To Boost Science Cooperation
South Asian scientists agreed to set up a regional network to foster science collaboration on common challenges at a summit held in India last week.
Bangladeshi Innovators Scoop US Technology Award
An innovative building material from Bangladesh that could be used to construct cheap shelters has won the top prize in an innovation competition.
Sleepless In South Asia
A new study reports a global ‘sleeplessness epidemic’ affecting an estimated 150 million people across the developing world.
Six Winners Chosen For Asia’s Nobel Prize, The Ramon Magsaysay Award
Six individuals across Asia will receive Asia's premier prize, the 2012 Ramon Magsaysay Award, announced the Foundation on Thursday.
