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Ancient Ape Fossil Uncovered In Western India

Scientists have unearthed the upper jaw of an ancient ape in western India, revealing details of its tooth enamel and root structure.

In the Lab

Sweet Potatoes May Have Originated In India

Based on the discovery of 57-million-year-old leaf fossils, scientists in India and the US suggest that the sweet potato first appeared in India.

In the Lab

Insect Fossils Shed Light On India’s Geological History

A new species of fungus gnat in Indian amber closely resembles its fossil relatives from Europe, disproving the concept of a strongly isolated Indian subcontinent.

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Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?

Asia is going through a sleep crisis, worse than anywhere else in the world, leading to a growth in the market of sleep wearables. But how much do they help?
Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech

Researchers and clinicians in Asia continue to advance prosthetic limb technology to make it more effective and accessible for patients in the region.
She’s Got It

A growing FemTech market in Asia is empowering women to manage their reproductive health.

Ancient Ape Fossil Uncovered In Western India

Sweet Potatoes May Have Originated In India

Insect Fossils Shed Light On India’s Geological History

EDITOR’S PICK

Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?

Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech

She’s Got It