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Commonwealth Science Academies Urge Action On Climate Change
Scientists in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore and Sri Lanka have backed the Commonwealth consensus statement on climate change.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Nathaniel Hermosa II
For optics and photonics researcher Nathaniel Hermosa, light is a tool that can be manipulated to uncover the secrets of the universe.
Antioxidants Prevent Sexual Transmission Of Zika Virus In Mice
The antioxidant drug ebselen can prevent sexual transmission of Zika from male to female mice, according to research by scientists in Taiwan.
Would You Sell Your Genome On A Blockchain?
What can you do with your genomic data? One company wants to let you monetize it via blockchain.
Hot Tea Raises Cancer Risk In Smokers And Drinkers
In individuals who smoke and drink excessive alcohol, drinking hot tea is associated with a five-fold increased risk for esophageal cancer, according to research by Chinese scientists.
Knocking Tumors Out Like A Light
Scientists have developed a wireless device that enhances the reach and effectiveness of anti-tumor photodynamic therapy.
Plastic Degrading Enzyme Enhanced
Researchers in South Korea have used genetic engineering to improve the ability of a bacterial enzyme to degrade plastic waste.
Chinese Scientists Successfully Clone Macaques
The twin macaques, named Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua, are the first primates to be cloned using somatic cell nuclear transfer.
What It Takes To Win The Student Cluster Competition
We catch up with the team from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, that scored a record-breaking win at the SC17 Student Cluster Competition.
