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Source Of Soot In Himalayas Largely Fossil Fuels: Study

Using dual-carbon-isotope fingerprinting, researchers have identified the source of soot in the Himalayan and Tibetan region as largely from China and the North Indian sub-continent.

The China Space Friends Club

The US refuses to collaborate with China on space missions, but no matter: the Asian powerhouse has the rest of the world in its corner.

Stem Cell Therapy Marketing Rife In Rich Countries: Study

Advanced economies such as Singapore and Japan are home to stem cell clinics that engage in murky marketing practices, a study shows.

7 Must-Read Stories In July 2016

A list of India’s top scientists and features on Singapore’s scientific pioneers made for popular reads in July 2016.

6 Rising Stars Of The Asian Scientist 100

These individuals were recognized for exemplary research in their respective field, and show the potential for so much more in their career.

Even A Brief Period Of Stress Could Affect Memory: Study

Aside from memory loss, the hippocampus or 'memory center' in the brains of rats shrank after just three days of chronic stress.

Swiss Tourists Carried Superbugs From India: Study

In a small study of 38 tourists returning from India, Swiss researchers found that three quarters of them brought back a multidrug-resistant superbug.

India’s Preference For Sons Mostly Due To Need For Elderly Care: Study

The absence of national pension or socialized healthcare systems in India means that the elderly look to sons to support them in old age.

Five Beautiful Quotes from Asian Scientists (VIDEO)

From waxing lyrical about the hope of life, to boldly lauding the potential of the Asian market, who knew scientists could be such poets?