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Bloom Where You Are Planted

Even though she wasn't given an opportunity to study science earlier in life, retired NUS botany Professor Gloria Lim eventually made a name for herself in mycology.

Growing A Research Culture

Lim Pin, the National University of Singapore's longest-serving vice-chancellor, was instrumental in Singapore's journey to becoming the medical research hub that it is today.

The Unassuming Revolutionary

Asian Scientist Magazine catches up with the inventor of optogenetics and CRISPR gene editing, Zhang Feng.

Hu Chenming Awarded US National Medal Of Technology & Innovation

Professor Hu Chenming was recognized for his contributions to microelectronics, which are now used industry-wide.

Yeom Han Woong Wins 2015 Korea Science Award

Professor Yeom Han Woong has won the 2015 Korea Science Award, becoming the 6th IBS director to do so.

10 Things You Need To Know About Element 113 And Founder Kosuke Morita

Here are 10 things you should know about element 113, the first element discovered and named by researchers in Asia, and its founder, Kosuke Morita.

Element 113, Discovered By Asian Scientist, Made Official On New Year’s Eve

Element 113 is the first element on the periodic table to be discovered by an Asian scientist.

Jackie Ying Wins Mustafa Prize Scientific Achievement Award

Professor Jackie Ying, executive director of the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnoloy, has been awarded the 2015 Mustafa Prize Top Scientific Achievement Award.

Creativity’s Culture Challenge

Research by SMU Associate Professor Roy Chua is uncovering cultural obstacles to creativity and globally successful innovation.