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In the Lab

More Than Half Of Borneo’s Orangutans Have Been Lost

In addition to habitat destruction, hunting of orangutans is a major cause of the decline in orangutan populations in Borneo.

Health

Carbon Emissions From Indonesia Forest Fires Hit New High

Indonesia’s carbon emissions from the 2015 forest fires were bigger than the daily emissions rate of the whole European Union, a study reveals.

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10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia. This year we complete a decade of doing so.
Learning From Environmental Defenders

Drawing on traditional knowledge systems, environmental researchers and policymakers in Asia are working with indigenous communities to design better strategies for environmental conservation.
The Equalizers

Across Asia, people with disabilities are breaking physical and social barriers to STEM fields, opening the way for others.