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Indian Mathematician Receives 2018 Ramanujan Prize

Professor Ritabrata Munshi received the award for his outstanding work in number theory.

Antibiotic Resistance Genes Traveling On The Wind

The air in Beijing carries the greatest diversity of antibiotic resistance genes, while San Francisco has the highest levels of airborne antibiotic resistance genes, say researchers.

Asian Scientist Junior Book Series Launched

The six books each feature a prominent researcher from Asia to inspire children towards careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

7 Must-Read Stories In July 2018

This month’s most-read articles revolved around clinicians and researchers working at the interface of scientific disciplines.

3D Sketching In Thin Air

A research group in South Korea has developed a 3D sketching tool that simplifies the creation of 3D designs.

‘Dino’ Bone Turns Out To Be From An Extinct Sea Cow

Japanese paleontologists have identified an uncatalogued ‘dinosaur’ bone as belonging to an extinct sea mammal.

Would You Trust A Robot With Your Mind?

AI-based technologies are increasingly being used to address mental health problems. But what are the risks involved?

Fetal Gene Therapy Prevents Gaucher Disease

Using gene therapy on the brains of fetal mice and non-human primates, researchers have managed to prevent a fatal neurodegenerative condition known as Gaucher disease.

10 Award-Winning Scientists From Japan To Watch

From biomedicine to particle physics, these ten award-winning scientists from Japan are making an impact across the globe with their discoveries.