chemistry

Supporting Women In STEM

As part of a continuing effort to bridge the gender gap for women scientists, L’Oréal Singapore celebrated three outstanding women researchers in the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2023 program. Dr Leow Wan Ru, Dr Yang Le and Dr Xue Shifeng each received S$10,000 to advance their research.

Why Does This Indian Lake Foam So Much?

Rains dissolve surfactants bound to lake sediments causing foaming in Bellandur lake, shows a study.

Singapore Recognizes Two Researchers With 2022 President’s Science And Technology Awards

Two researchers were presented with the President’s Science and Technology Awards for their exceptional contributions to Singapore’s research and development ecosystem.

When Two Wastewater Treatment Methods Are Better Than One

Coupling two popular chemical processes leads to better organic pollutant removal than either method alone, say researchers from India and Saudi Arabia.

Mining Microalgae To Reduce Carbon Emissions

A new machine learning-powered method is speeding up how scientists study microalgal cell factories and their carbon cycling functions.

Igniting Innovation–Interview With Dr Peter KC Ong Of KH Roberts

Find out how a spirit of trust and collaboration is helping KH Roberts to bring brand new flavors to the market.

Akira Yoshino: Japan’s Battery Transformer

According to Chemistry Nobel laureate Akira Yoshino, lithium-ion batteries will sit at the heart of a sustainable future society.

Illuminating The Future Of Energy In Asia

From solar panels to fuel cells, Asia's scientists are relentlessly innovating In the region's quest for energy efficiency and resource sustainability.

#Goals: 8 Women Scientists From Asia You Should Know

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, Asian Scientist Magazine highlights eight women blazing the trail in science across the region.

Asian Scientist Magazine’s February 2021 Roundup

From celebrating women in science to surprising discoveries in the natural world, catch Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from February 2021.