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Japan’s MINERVA-II1 Robot Rovers Land On Asteroid Ryugu
The pair of rovers will hop around the surface of asteroid Ryugu and send back images and temperature readings of the asteroid to Earth.
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2015
From the furthest reaches of space to toxic molecules created by cooking, here's what Asian scientists found out in December 2015.
Magnetically Driven Resonance Helps Heat Sun’s Atmosphere
Why is the Sun's corona even hotter than its core? The combined data from two satellites hints at an answer.
The Unsung Heroes Of Biomedical Research
Asian Scientist Magazine brings you the motley crew of model organisms that pioneered discovery in the 21st century.
Studying Muscle Loss With Worms In Space
The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans could tell us about the effects of microgravity on muscle and bone.
Japanese Astronauts To Drink Yakult In Space
Yakult will go where no other probiotics drink has gone before - into outer space!
Japan Successfully Launches Rainfall-Tracking Satellite
The satellite launched by the Japanese space agency will provide detailed weather information and aid in the prediction of rain and snowfall.
Solar Tsunami Used To Measure Sun’s Magnetic Field
A solar tsunami observed by the Japanese Hinode spacecraft was used to provide the first accurate estimates of the Sun's magnetic field.
May 2012 Solar Eclipse To Cast ‘Ring Of Fire’ Around The Sun
Early Monday morning in Asia, the Moon will pass in front of the sun, transforming sunbeams across the Pacific side of Earth into fat crescents and thin rings of light.
One Year After The Great East Japan Earthquake (March 11, 2011)
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast of Tohoku in Japan. One year later, Japan rebuilds its towns, schools, fisheries, and... hearts.
