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Aspen Institute Announces 2016 Class Of New Voices Fellows
Through the New Voices Fellowship, leaders and field experts from Asia, Africa and Latin America hope to bring new perspectives to international development.
India’s First Lady Of Biotech
Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon Limited, talks to Asian Scientist Magazine about the challenges faced by biotech companies in Asia.
Researchers Warn Of Little-Known Bacterial Disease
Melioidosis is likely to be present in most of the tropics, including 34 countries where it has never been reported, researchers say.
NSF Report Describes China’s Meteoric Rise In R&D
According to the National Science Board Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 report released this week, Asia now accounts for 40 percent of global R&D, with China leading the pack.
Delhi Tackles Air Pollution With Trial Car Ban
To address the ever-constant threat of air pollution in the city, Delhi's government has introduced an odd-even car ban for two weeks.
Eating Lychees Can Be Fatal For Malnourished Children
A toxic chemical in the fruit of the Asian lychee tree is responsible for outbreaks of a fatal brain sickness in children in India.
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2015
From the furthest reaches of space to toxic molecules created by cooking, here's what Asian scientists found out in December 2015.
Cipla Launches Hepcvir-L For HepC Genotype 1 Patients
Hepcvir-L will be provided to patients in India at the fraction of the cost of branded Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir under a licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences Inc.
Help For Parents Of Autistic Children In India and Pakistan
A program for parents and non-specialist health workers could help autistic children in the developing world.
