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Asia’s Big Biomedical Bet Pays Off

From performing outsourced research and manufacturing generics, Asia's biomedical researchers are now among the world's most innovative.

#Goals: 8 Women Scientists From Asia You Should Know

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, Asian Scientist Magazine highlights eight women blazing the trail in science across the region.

Asian Scientist Magazine’s February 2021 Roundup

From celebrating women in science to surprising discoveries in the natural world, catch Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from February 2021.

Take My Breath Away: Future Earth To Lack Oxygen

In one billion years, scientists project that an increasingly hot Sun will trigger the Earth's return to an oxygen-poor atmosphere.

Philippines’ Maya-2 Nanosatellite Takes Flight

The successful launch of the Maya-2 nanosatellite is set to further boost the Philippines' space ambitions and capacity for data-driven agricultural research.

No Sugar-coating Here: How Asian Food Affects Blood Sugar

To encourage healthier eating habits, researchers from Singapore have ranked common Asian foods according to their impact on blood sugar levels.

Kyoko Nozaki Wins 2021 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award

Pioneering synthetic chemist Kyoko Nozaki from the University of Tokyo is one of the winners of the 2021 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award.

Advancing Agriculture In Asia

Asia’s exponential economic growth combined with its vulnerability to threats like climate change has spurred exciting innovations from researchers in the region.

Uncovering The Origins Of Oily Organelles

By closely examining liverwort cells, scientists from Japan have shed light on how diverse organelles like oil bodies were first formed.