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Ancient Red Aurora Sheds Light On Magnetic Storms

Using historic accounts of a rare red aurora over Kyoto in 1770, scientists in Japan have gained insight into the intensity and frequency of magnetic storms.

In the Lab

Reconstructing Astronomical Events With Ancient Texts

Literature, tree ring dating and space observations have come together in a unique study to shed light on ancient astronomical events.

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia. This year we complete a decade of doing so.
Learning From Environmental Defenders

Drawing on traditional knowledge systems, environmental researchers and policymakers in Asia are working with indigenous communities to design better strategies for environmental conservation.
The Equalizers

Across Asia, people with disabilities are breaking physical and social barriers to STEM fields, opening the way for others.

Ancient Red Aurora Sheds Light On Magnetic Storms

Reconstructing Astronomical Events With Ancient Texts

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Learning From Environmental Defenders

The Equalizers