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A Scientist’s Ultimate Wish List
Ever found yourself in the lab wishing you had an extra pair of arms or a lab cupboard that magically replenishes the chemicals you need? You’re not the only one!
Mysteries Of The Unseen World Reveals A Stunning Microscopic Realm
Using time-lapse photography, this short film screened at Science Centre Singapore's Omni-Theatre peels away layers of ordinary life to reveal hidden marvels beneath.
So Cute! Baby Monkeys Reveal The Significance of Smiles
The spontaneous smiles of sleeping baby macaques reveal the evolutionary origin of smiles and laughter, a new study shows.
Wake Up and Smell The Roses—Virtually
You can now send tastes, smells and even kisses virtually. A new age of virtual reality involving all five senses is here, with Adrian Cheok of the Imagineering Institute at its forefront.
Join The Asian Scientist #ScienceHaiku Competition! Cash Vouchers Up For Grabs
Thomas Huxley once said, “Science and literature are not two things, but two sides of one thing.” Join the Asian Scientist Science Haiku Competition today!
Two Ant Species Named After Game of Thrones Dragons (VIDEO)
Brace yourself, dragon ants are coming! Researchers have discovered ant species with dragon-like spines reminiscent of the mythical beasts in Game of Thrones.
What’s Different About Asia?
Upon learning firsthand that Asian and Caucasian patients responded differently to cancer drugs, John Wong founded the Cancer Therapeutics Research Group to study these differences.
Beach-Comber, Wave-Watcher
A self-described “professional beach bum,” Wong Poh Poh was one of the first geographers to carve out a niche in coastal tourism.
10 ’Omics You Need To Know
Confused by the proliferation of ‘omics but don’t want to be left behind? Fret not, Asian Scientist Magazine has got you covered with our handy explainer on the hottest ‘omics around.
