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Asia’s Rising Scientists: Neo Mei Lin

Neo Mei Lin, a research fellow at the Tropical Marine Science Institute in Singapore, champions marine conservation—particularly of the iconic giant clam.

From Schrödinger To YouTube, The House Cat Is Here To Stay

Our feline overlords aren’t just useful for cuddles, funny videos and silly memes; these domesticated darlings have served many purposes over history.

Is Change Really Coming? The Role Of Science In The Duterte Administration

It remains to be seen if Philippines president-elect Rodrigo Duterte will shine a spotlight on science and technology when he assumes office on June 30.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Li Yingrui

Data scientist Li Yingrui co-founded iCarbonX to capture the massive troves of healthcare data available to us, and with it, ‘digitalize’ life.

Stars That Live Fast & Die Young

Researchers have found that some stars in a nearby globular cluster are dying prematurely as they skip the Red Giant phase in their growth.

Dengue Hotspots More Likely To Spread Zika Virus: Study

Subtropical and tropical countries with a history of mosquito-borne diseases have the greatest risk of the virus spreading once it hits the country.

Fancy A Beer From A 5,000-Year-Old Recipe? (VIDEO)

Remnants of a 5,000-year-old ‘beer-making toolkit’ found in Northern China reveal a surprising recipe for this ubiquitous beverage.

Zika Definitively Linked To Microcephaly In Mice

Mouse fetuses that were injected with Zika virus and carried to term display the hallmarks of microcephaly.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Dennis Lo

Even when faced with setbacks at turning points in his career, Lo persisted in his research, developing non-invasive prenatal diagnostic tests that are now used around the world.