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Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Miyoko Watanabe
Ever since she joined Toshiba as its first female researcher four decades ago, Miyoko Watanabe has been championing gender diversity and visibility for women in science. We are revisiting this interview with her today on International Women's Day 2022.
In Pole Position: Racing Toward Electric Mobility (VIDEO)
Automotive enthusiast Dr. Muhammad Taureza and the Scorpio Electric team are engineering electric bikes to realize a future of cleaner transport.
Women Wunderkinds
To celebrate this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we take a look at eight shining examples of scientific excellence in Asia.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Tatsuya Honda
Inspired by his time as a sign language interpreter, Tatsuya Honda designed Ontenna—a device that allows the Deaf to experience sound through vibration and light.
Customizing Vaccines For Fish Health (VIDEO)
A shot or two could help keep fish diseases at bay and open floodgates to a more sustainable aquaculture practices in Asia, highlighted Dr. Jeffrey Seng.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Gabriel Lau
For fifty years, Professor Gabriel Lau has dedicated himself to understanding the forces behind climate change—a field that grows more advanced and more urgent each day.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Erika Legara
Committed to making a positive impact, Erika Legara works with decision makers, fellow researchers and students to uncover the value behind the wealth of data created every day.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s 2021 Roundup
Here are 10 of Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories in 2021, highlighting scientific advances in diverse domains from COVID-19 to climate change.
The Maverick Who Gave Machines The Gift Of Sight
Professor Kunihiko Fukushima took inspiration from the biological brain to create one of the first artificial neural networks. Here’s how he continues to advance the world of artificial intelligence.
