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New Human Lineage Discovered In Indonesian Cave
By analyzing fossil genetics, researchers have uncovered a new human lineage, expanding the narrative of ancient Southeast Asian populations.
Tracking The Trackers
Given the diversity of Asia, it's no surprise that COVID-19 tracking apps across the continent are also powered by an assortment of frontier technologies.
Southeast Asia’s Supercomputing Sights
International or even regional travel might not be possible right now, but Southeast Asia still has much to offer the world when it comes to supercomputing.
Rewriting The (Under)story Of Rapid Bird Evolution
Contrary to typically long evolutionary timeframes, Sulawesi babblers have diversified surprisingly quickly on Indonesia's islands.
Asia Ramps Up Research In 2021 UNESCO Science Report
To support sustainability and advance digital transformation, governments and researchers in Asia are coming together to focus research direction and increase output.
Lifting The Curtain On Startup Success (VIDEO)
Angel investor and partner at Antler, Lisa Enckell uses her theatrical background to fuel collaboration among startups in the deep tech community.
How Early Humans Survived The Toba Eruption
Despite the climate impacts of the Toba eruption 74,000 years ago, our early ancestors in Africa were likely shielded from the catastrophe's worst effects.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s June 2021 Roundup
Across Asia, scientists are uncovering the paths walked by ancient animals and looking for new ways to tackle dengue and climate change.
How Wolbachia Stops Dengue In Its Tracks
Scientists have shown that infecting mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria prevents them from carrying dengue and lowers disease incidence by 77 percent.