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Are You Hooked Yet? World’s Oldest Fishhooks Found In Japan

The world’s oldest fishhooks, which were carved from sea snail shells, have just been found in a limestone cave on Okinawa island in Japan.

Health

Traditional Chinese Medicines Often Contaminated With Mercury & Arsenic

Using a stringent two test method, researchers have found that 32 out of 32 traditional Chinese medicines tested were contaminated with mercury and arsenic.

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.

Are You Hooked Yet? World’s Oldest Fishhooks Found In Japan

Traditional Chinese Medicines Often Contaminated With Mercury & Arsenic

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Learning From Environmental Defenders

The Equalizers