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2016 THE Uni Rankings: Singapore Universities Top In Asia, Again
The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University have come out tops in this year's Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2016.
Chinese Scientist Wins 2016 Tang Prize For CRISPR-Cas9 Breakthrough
The Prize honors Drs. Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer A. Doudna and Zhang Feng, all of whom contributed to the development of precision gene editing tools.
Gaps In Young Star’s Gas Disk Could Indicate Baby Planets
Two gaps in the gas disk around the young star, HL Tauri, are evidence of what might be newly-formed planets—challenging the belief that planets take millions of years to form.
Reading Your Opponent’s Face In Martial Arts Could Help You Win
In taekwondo, the ability to analyze facial emotions could give you an edge in a sparring match.
Government Should Help Drive Taiwan’s Solar Panel Industry: Study
For solar panel producers in Taiwan to compete on the world stage, they need government support, a study says.
Growing Calls For Academia Sinica’s President Wong Chi-Huey To Resign
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has called for the resignation of Academia Sinica's President Wong Chi-Huey over his daughter's sale of shares in OBI Pharma, a Taiwanese biotech company.
Asian Institutions Continue Climb Up Nature’s Publishing Index (VIDEO)
China, Japan and South Korea are the top three countries on the 2016 Nature Index, a ranking based on the scientific output of over 60,000 research articles.
Celebrating Excellence in Asia With The Asian Scientist 100
These rising stars and veterans hail from diverse sectors in industry and academia, but they all share in one common mission—to make tomorrow a better place for you and me.
‘Hungry’ Baby Stars Are Messy Eaters
The process of star birth isn't as slow and steady as once thought; rather, it can get very messy indeed.
