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China Launches Its Own Million Dollar ‘Nobel’ Prize
From 2017, the privately funded Future Science Awards will recognize the achievements of Chinese scientists in the life sciences and materials science.
Discovery Of Most Powerful Supernova To Date
Researchers have observed a super-luminous supernova explosion which is twice as powerful as the previous record holder.
Monkeys Genetically Modified To Show Autism-Like Behavior
A monkey model of autism which more closely mimics the condition in humans could help researchers understand what causes the disease.
Betting Big On The Brain
Professor Nancy Ip blends the latest technologies with the ancient wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, all in the name of solving challenges such as Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders.
NSF Report Describes China’s Meteoric Rise In R&D
According to the National Science Board Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 report released this week, Asia now accounts for 40 percent of global R&D, with China leading the pack.
Soaps, Sitcoms And Self
SMU Assistant Professor Gao Yang explores how young, educated urban Chinese engage with and relate to US television shows.
Delaying Aging With Nanoparticles In Food
A study in flies suggests that iron oxide nanoparticles in food could potentially enhance lifespan by reducing oxidative stress.
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2015
From the furthest reaches of space to toxic molecules created by cooking, here's what Asian scientists found out in December 2015.
China’s Wukong Joins The Hunt For Dark Matter
Wukong is the most sensitive dark matter probe to date and China's first mission focused purely on scientific discovery.
