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Newly Discovered Firefly Lights Up Singapore
As the first of its kind to be described in over a century, a uniquely Singaporean firefly is shedding a new light on biodiversity in the city-state.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Andy Tay
By pushing the boundaries of biomedical engineering, Dr. Andy Tay is boosting our body's natural defences in surprising new ways.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s January 2021 Roundup
Starting the year with surprising uses for human waste in space and ancient worm fossils, here are five of Asian Scientist Magazine’s top pieces from January 2021.
Aerogel Harvests Water From Thin Air
A single kilogram of this new aerogel can generate enough drinking water to meet a household's daily needs
Asian Scientist Magazine’s 2020 Roundup
Stories of scientific breakthroughs were bright spots in a year clouded by pandemic news. Here are Asian Scientist Magazine’s top 10 pieces of 2020.
Removing Two Pollutants With One Bacteria
A new strain of bacteria that can remove both nitrogen and phosphorus from sewage could reduce the electricity consumption of treatment plants by over 60 percent.
AI Identifies A Three Punch Combo Against COVID-19
With the help of artificial intelligence platform IDentif.AI, scientists have found that a combination of remdesivir, ritonavir and lopinavir may effectively treat COVID-19.
Sequencing Telomeres In A Snap
Researchers in Singapore have developed a new system for accurate and speedy telomere profiling, which could impact the diagnosis of age-related diseases.
Combating Superbugs Through Comic Books (VIDEO)
From antimicrobial resistance to COVID-19, infectious diseases physician Dr. Hsu Li Yang is tackling the world’s most pressing public health issues through comic books.
