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Celebrating Groundbreaking Science With The Asian Scientist 100
The exceptional researchers featured on the Asian Scientist 100 (2023 Edition) are pushing the boundaries of their fields and improving the lives of people and the environment we live in.
Caring For The Caregivers
COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated the mental toll of being a healthcare worker especially in low-resource settings in Asia. As we move toward a new normal, governments, hospitals and mental health experts are beginning to support the neglected community of health care workers, but many challenges are yet to be addressed.
The Climate Anxiety Issue
Mental health and climate change are often discussed as crucial but separate issues. As extreme weather events become more frequent and impact communities, researchers in Asia are beginning to shed light on a phenomenon called climate anxiety.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Vidita Vaidya
Professor Vaidya and her team are advancing mental health research in India by studying the brain mechanisms contributing to mood disorders including depression.
Tree Rings Reveal Historical Rainfall Patterns
Old conifers from the Hindu Kush mountains offer insights into floods and droughts in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Exercising With Others Is More Likely To Reduce Dementia Risk
Incorporating social interaction into exercise routines may enhance cognitive resilience in older adults, shows a study from Japan.
Pulling The Curtains On Climate Change
From predicting torrential rains to modeling urban climates, supercomputing provides us the necessary tools to navigate the climate crisis.
A Laboratory On Hope
Led by distinguished psychologist Allan Bernardo, the Hope Lab is expanding our scientific understanding of what it means to be hopeful.
Tech That Gives Back
As natural disasters, climate change and health emergencies continue to affect communities in Asia, people and institutions turn to tech to provide help.
