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Nepal And China Set Up Geography Research Center

The Sino-Nepal Joint Research Center for Geography will study the ecology and environment of the southern and northern slopes of the Himalayas.

App Aids Epilepsy Diagnosis

A new smart phone application tested in India and Nepal may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment.

Blood Proteins Could Help Monitor Malnutrition

Scientists have identified a range of proteins that can aid understanding of malnutrition among the world's poor.

Asians Are Feeling Climate Change And Want To Adapt

Extreme weather and hotter temperatures are reducing crop production, and Asia is struggling to adapt to climate change.

Global Crop Yields Fail To Keep Pace With Demand

The world is not increasing yields of major crops quickly enough to meet future food demands from an expanding population, says a new study.

Urine Mixed With Compost Makes A Superior Fertilizer, Study Says

Urine mixed with compost makes a superior fertilizer, according to the results of a study carried out in a farmer’s field outside Nepal's capital city.

Massive Earthquakes In The Himalayas Left Scars, Study

Scientists have discovered clear ground scars in the central Himalayas that were left by massive earthquakes.

Snakes & Folk Tales Meet Science In Disaster Warning

Indigenous knowledge and science often seem poles apart, but meshing them can curb disaster risk, reports Smriti Mallapaty.

Caterpillar Fungi Could Have Anti-inflammatory Benefits

Scientists have discovered that a compound called cordycepin from caterpillar fungi may have anti-inflammatory properties.