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Relocation Fails To Stop Elephant-Human Conflict
Researchers have found that relocation of elephants into ranges far away from humans have led to more conflict and deaths on both sides.
Mainstreaming Science In South Asia
Educating children and women is essential to mainstreaming science in South Asia, writes T. V. Padma.
Koshik The ‘Korean’ Elephant Can Say Annyong, Anja, Aniya, Nuo, And Choah
An Asian elephant named Koshik can imitate human speech, speaking a grand total of five words in Korean by vocalizing with his trunk in his mouth.
South Asian Academies To Boost Science Cooperation
South Asian scientists agreed to set up a regional network to foster science collaboration on common challenges at a summit held in India last week.
Researchers Look To Nanotech To Keep Fruit Fresh
Researchers are working on 'nanofilm' packaging materials to extend the shelf-life of fruit and vegetables and reduce huge post-harvest losses in South Asia.
Dengue Fever Cases In Sri Lanka Triple In 2012
Sri Lankan health personnel have reported a three-fold increase in the number of recorded dengue fever cases in the first quarter of this year.
Asia-Pacific: Gains Against Poverty, Slow On Maternal Deaths
The Asia-Pacific region has made big gains in reducing poverty, but still has high levels of hunger as well as child and maternal mortality, said a new report released this week.
The Asia Foundation And OOCL To Distribute 400,000 Books Across Asia
The Asia Foundation will partner with logistics company Orient Overseas Container Line to distribute an estimated 402,000 books across Asia.
Sri Lanka: Tea Rich But Nutrient Poor
Tea in Sri Lanka is one of the country's biggest cash crops, but families working on tea estates are among the nation's poorest in terms of earnings as well as nutrition, experts say.
