southeast asia
Leptospirosis Study Unmasks Global Impact
A systematic review on leptospirosis sheds a light on its occurrence in Asia, as scientists implore policymakers to set up better systems for the surveillance and treatment of this neglected disease.
US Science Envoy Visits Vietnam, Laos & Thailand
U.S. science envoy Dr. Geraldine Richmond is visiting Southeast Asia this week to foster collaborations in the Lower Mekong region.
NUS Launches Singapore’s First Natural History Museum
The US$41 million Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is an important resource for Southeast Asian biodiversity researchers.
Thais Show The Way To Power Rural Areas
Beyond technology, bringing power to the rural areas involves harnessing community involvements, writes Yao-Hua Law.
Greener Nylon Production On The Cards
Researchers have developed a low energy method for producing nylon that generates fewer greenhouse gases.
Can Science Solve Poverty?
Science may never completely solve the problem of poverty, but it will not be because it did not try, writes Crispin Maslog.
The Cause Of SEA’s Malaria Resistance Pinpointed
Scientists have unraveled how the malaria parasite escapes currently used drugs: mutations in the gene K13.
Vietnam Eyes Water-Saving Tech For Rice Farms
Although alternate wetting and drying technology can reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, getting rice farmers to adopt this practice could be difficult.
Tackling Preventable Blindness In SEA
Research shows that half of all blindness in Asian children is avoidable, associated with vaccine preventable causes such as measles.
