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7 Must-Read Stories In October
Five out of seven of this month’s top stories were from Singapore, including an article on our panel discussion on how to publish well in science.
A Magnificent Orchid Discovered In Myanmar
Scientists in China and Myanmar have documented a new species of orchid from northern Myanmar.
Ancient Damselfly Trapped In Amber Named After Sir David Attenborough
A new species of damselfly was named after Sir David Attenborough, adding to the long list of animals bearing the name of famous naturalist.
GM Crops Bounce Back From 2015 Decline
More genetically modified (GM) crops were planted in 2016 than 2015, but the adoption of GM agriculture varied widely across Asia, report says.
Feathered Dinosaur Tail Found Preserved In Amber
A piece of amber at a market in Myanmar turned out to contain a remarkable 99 million-year-old feathered dinosaur tail.
16 Asian Institutions Team Up On Microsatellites
The Asian Micro-satellite Consortium seeks to promote standardization and data sharing among the nine member nations.
50% Of Myanmar’s Population Has High Cholesterol
Unhealthy lifestyles have been blamed as hypertension and high cholesterol rates in Myanmar rise to worrying levels.
UNESCO: ASEAN Economy Community Likely To Spur Scientific Cooperation
The ASEAN Economic Community could also spur both the cross-border movement of researchers and greater specialization, in turn broadening cooperation in science and technology.
Children To Get Their Own Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs
Several countries in Southeast Asia are now preparing for the rollout of the newly-formulated drugs, with the Philippines as one of the early adopters.
