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Taal Volcano Eruption Prompts Thousands To Evacuate

The Taal volcano in the Philippines spewed lava early Monday morning, its first eruption since 1977.

Boehringer Ingelheim And Enleofen Bio Strike Billion-Dollar Deal

Enleofen Bio will receive more than US$1 billion in earnout payments from Boehringer Ingelheim’s acquisition of worldwide exclusive rights to its preclinical interleukin-11 platform.

Keeping Allergies Under Control (VIDEO)

Allergic reactions to peanuts can be dangerous, but Dr. Soh Jian Yi has devised an oral immunotherapy that can raise the tolerance level to peanuts in children.

Asian Scientist Magazine’s 2019 Roundup

Just in case you missed them, we bring you some of the top stories on Asian Scientist Magazine in 2019.

Chocolate Ink For 3D Printed Desserts

By considering the flow properties of syrups and pastes mixed with cocoa powder, Singapore-based researchers have found a way to 3D print chocolate at room temperature.

Spectacled Flowerpecker Makes Its Debut

The spectacled flowerpecker has only now been officially named and characterized by scientists, despite making appearances around Borneo for more than a decade.

Winners Of The Asian Scientist Writing Prize 2019 Announced

A total of 26 winners received their prizes at the Asian Scientist Writing Prize 2019 held at the Science Centre Singapore.

Knocking Down The Barriers To Object Identification

Scientists in South Korea have developed a technique to identify objects by using the microphone, accelerometer and gyroscope of smartphones.

The Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Revolution

Lithium-ion battery recycling could help to address the need for more raw materials while keeping toxic battery waste out of landfills.