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Caring For The Caregivers
COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated the mental toll of being a healthcare worker especially in low-resource settings in Asia. As we move toward a new normal, governments, hospitals and mental health experts are beginning to support the neglected community of health care workers, but many challenges are yet to be addressed.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Andreia Carrillo
Fascinated by our galaxy’s 13 billion-year history, Dr Andreia Carrillo is using stars as fossils to understand the Milky Way while helping foster a growing community of Filipino astrophysicists.
Tech That Gives Back
As natural disasters, climate change and health emergencies continue to affect communities in Asia, people and institutions turn to tech to provide help.
Farming For The Future
COVID-19 has disrupted food supply chains across the globe, but agricultural technology is keeping Asia’s farming industry fertile through revolutionary apps, automated robots and more.
Transforming Food Waste Into Wonder
Creative techniques that repurpose food waste into a range of valuable products are giving even fruit peels and fish scales a new lease on life.
All-women Philippine Team Wins UNESCO Sustainable Engineering Hackathon
WONDERPETS from the Philippines devised a sustainable way to reduce water pollution. We are celebrating their UNESCO hackathon victory today on International Women's Day.
Women Wunderkinds
To celebrate this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we take a look at eight shining examples of scientific excellence in Asia.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Erika Legara
Committed to making a positive impact, Erika Legara works with decision makers, fellow researchers and students to uncover the value behind the wealth of data created every day.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Ian Vega
By investigating the gravitational phenomena governing the Universe, Professor Ian Vega and his team are expanding the horizons of physics research in the Philippines.
Tracking The Trackers
Given the diversity of Asia, it's no surprise that COVID-19 tracking apps across the continent are also powered by an assortment of frontier technologies.
