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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.
Dairy Queen & Physicist Among 2015 Nikkei Asia Prize Winners
Vietnamese diary industry leader Mai Kieu Lien and Chinese physicist Wang Yifang have won this year's Nikkei Asia Prizes for business innovation and science & technology, respectively.
The Importance Of Silicon In Rice Production
Silicon is not only useful for computer chips but also an important micronutrient for rice crops, scientists say.
Three Asians Bestowed L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards
Three exceptional women from Asia have been recognized at the 17th annual L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science award.
New Tick Named After Malaysian Scientist
A newly discovered tick species has been named after Malaysian zoologist Dr. Lim Boo Liat.
Vietnamese Mathematician Wins Elsevier Foundation Award
The winners of the 2015 Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World include Vietnam's Dr. Dang Thi Oanh.
GYSS@one-north 2015: Beautiful Math Survives Forever
In mathematics, what is beautiful survives forever, says Fields Medallist Professor Ngô Bảo Châu at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2015.
Broadly Neutralizing DENV Antibodies Found
The discovery of antibodies that can neutralize all four dengue strains has sparked new hopes for a vaccine.
Turning To Crickets To Fight Malnutrition
A project to encourage insect farming is underway in Laos, however, it remains to be seen whether insect-eating will take off globally.
