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In the Lab

The Mystery Of Size Constancy Over Varying Distances

Scientists have found a special set of cells in higher visual cortex encodes the size of an object, solving the perceptual mystery of size constancy.

Blue Is The Warmer Color

A study shows that blue objects are more likely to be judged as warm than red objects, defying intuitive expectations.

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.