covid 19
How Social Isolation Drove People Online
Increased isolation during COVID-19 has led to a surge in online messaging and social media use among Singapore residents, according to a nationwide study.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s January 2021 Roundup
Starting the year with surprising uses for human waste in space and ancient worm fossils, here are five of Asian Scientist Magazine’s top pieces from January 2021.
IPI’s Top 10 Tech Offers Of 2020
In crisis there is opportunity, particularly for innovators. Check out 10 interesting Tech Offers found on IPI’s Innovation Marketplace in 2020.
Japan Suicide Rates Reveal COVID-19’s Mental Health Toll
Monthly suicide rates in Japan declined by 14 percent during COVID-19's first five months, but later increased by 16 percent during the pandemic's second wave.
Facing The Double Threat With Fortitude
By differentiating between the two diseases, MiRXES’ new Fortitude SARS-CoV-2 and flu A/B test could help countries face the ‘twindemic’ of flu and COVID-19.
Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes Through Art
Asian Scientist Magazine is launching a non-profit national youth competition to honor Singapore's brave frontliners in the fight against COVID-19 through art.
Disposable Kit Detects Airborne Viruses Within An Hour
Developed by a South Korean team, the kit can both sample and detect airborne viruses within 50 minutes on-site.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s 2020 Roundup
Stories of scientific breakthroughs were bright spots in a year clouded by pandemic news. Here are Asian Scientist Magazine’s top 10 pieces of 2020.
How T-cells Tip COVID-19 From Mild To Severe
According to scientists from Japan, the difference between mild and severe cases of COVID-19 may lie in the extreme activation of T-cells as they react to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
