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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.
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.
Ice Or Not To Ice A Muscle Injury
Applying ice to a severe muscle injury may prolong the recovery process, researchers from Japan have found.
Ozone Pollution Threatens Asia’s Food Security
Ozone pollution has been linked with about US$63 billion in annual crop production losses, slashing wheat, rice and maize yield in East Asia.
A Flashy Trip Down Memory Lane
A novel memory device built by a Taiwan-Japan research team using perovskite material could enable seamless storage and high-speed data transfer.
A Closer Look Into The Ryugu Asteroid
Primordial material taken from the asteroid Ryugu could shed light on the origins and evolution of the Solar System, including life on Earth.
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.
The Mutation Behind The Delta Variant’s Severity
A mutation in the spike protein enhances the Delta variant's ability to fuse with host cells, resulting in more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Measuring Blood Alcohol Levels Through The Ears
A new device that fits over a person's ears can measure real-time changes in blood alcohol levels through the skin.
