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Thailand Reports First MERS Case

Thailand's first MERS patient is believed to have brought in the disease from Oman and not South Korea.

Japan & Singapore Jostle For Top Uni Rankings

East Asian universities dominate both the Times Higher Education and Quacquarelli Symonds rankings yet again in 2015.

How Science Diplomacy Is Bridging The Two Koreas

Through joint initiatives such as the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, science could help foster bilateral cooperation between North and South Korea.

Poor Nations Concerned About Coping With MERS

With weaker health systems, developing nations are concerned that MERS will spread rapidly if imported into their countries by travelers.

Wearable LED Technology Made From Quantum Dots

Researchers in Korea have fashioned wearable LED technology that is ultrathin and can be applied to human skin like a sticker.

The Secrets of Traditional Asian Beauty

We take a look at ancient natural beauty remedies that Asian women have been using for centuries.

Majority Of South Korean MERS Cases Hospital Acquired

While MERS does not appear to be spreading outside of hospitals in South Korea, quarantine measures have not been well enforced.

KAIST Team Takes Top Prize In US Robotics Challenge

A South Korean team has walked away with the top prize of US$2 million in the 2015 DARPA robotics challenge.

How DROSHA Acts As A Molecular Ruler

MicroRNA processing is regulated by a complex containing a single DROSHA protein that acts as a molecular ruler measuring the length of the primary transcript.