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7 Must-Read Stories In March 2016

From the effects of impatience on your cells to the solar eclipse that fascinated Indonesians, here are the most-clicked stories in March.

Indonesia Launches National Science & Tech Research Fund

Indonesia has earmarked US$60 million a year for science and technology research, allowing researchers to plan beyond the national budget's one-year cycle.

Total Solar Eclipse On March 9, Best Seen From Indonesia

There will be a total solar eclipse tomorrow, and those lucky ones in Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia will have the best view.

Indonesian & Nepali Among Elsevier Foundation Award Winners

In recognition of their life-enhancing work, five researchers were honored at the Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World.

Mangrove Deforestation Driven By Rice & Palm Oil Agriculture

Conversion of mangrove forests to land for commodity crops has played a significant role in the deforestation of Southeast Asia.

Forests Centre Stage At 2015 Paris Climate Conference

The haze caused by forest fires in Indonesia has highlighted the vital role that forests play as a carbon sink.

7 Must-Read Stories In October 2015

From driverless cars to liquid microfluidics sensors, research from Singapore is heavily featured in our top articles published in October 2015.

The Philippines Hit By Worst Haze In 20 Years

Long term solutions to solve the haze problem in Southeast Asia require a stricter law enforcement and clearer land policies in Indonesia.

Mangroves Disappearing Under Rising Seas

Ecologists predict that mangrove forests in the Indo-Pacific region may be submerged under rising sea levels by 2070.