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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.

Prioritizing Patient Privacy

Big data and big privacy typically don’t go hand-in-hand, but designing healthcare technologies with privacy in mind could be the key to their widespread adoption.

The Silver Lining On COVID’s Dark Cloud

From cross-border collaborations to advancing accessibility, supercomputers play an important role in helping the world recover from COVID-19.

Scientists From Asia Among 2022 Breakthrough Prize Winners

Three scientists from Japanese institutions won the 2022 Breakthrough Prizes for their foundational work in fundamental physics and mathematics.
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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.
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Special Delivery: A New Way To Transport Sperm

In a seminal development, researchers from Japan have successfully mailed freeze-dried mouse sperm via a postcard.
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Finding The Fountain Of Youth In The Gut

The Japanese secret to a long and healthy life isn't just ikigai. In centenarians, gut microbiomes may help block harmful bacteria and promote longevity.

Prenatal BPA Exposure Linked To Male Bias In Autism

Male rat offspring exposed to BPA in the womb had impaired learning and memory, suggesting that BPA could contribute to male bias in autism.

Sweeping Up Space Junk (VIDEO)

By clearing out space debris, Astroscale is securing a safe and sustainable future for space development efforts, says CIO Ai Makino.