zoology
Meet New Weevils Including One Named Corona
Scientists have discovered 28 new species of beetles belonging to the weevil genus Trigonopterus on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Rewriting The (Under)story Of Rapid Bird Evolution
Contrary to typically long evolutionary timeframes, Sulawesi babblers have diversified surprisingly quickly on Indonesia's islands.
A Forensic Approach To Detecting Illegal Cockatoo Trade
Illegal wildlife traders, beware! Ecologists in Hong Kong have developed a novel forensic tool for detecting the laundering of critically endangered cockatoos.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s March 2021 Roundup
Embark on a billion-year scientific odyssey through Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from March 2021.
Off With Their Heads! Decapitated Sea Slug Head Regrows Body
Much like a body horror movie plot, sea slugs may chop off their own heads to rid themselves of parasites, find scientists in Japan.
Newly Discovered Firefly Lights Up Singapore
As the first of its kind to be described in over a century, a uniquely Singaporean firefly is shedding a new light on biodiversity in the city-state.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s February 2021 Roundup
From celebrating women in science to surprising discoveries in the natural world, catch Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from February 2021.
Scientists Rediscover ‘Extinct’ Philippine Mouse
Once thought to be extinct, the rediscovery of the Pinatubo volcano mouse provides hope for wildlife conservation in the Philippines.
New Species of Frog In India Belongs To Ancient Lineage
The last common ancestor of the starry dwarf frog may have existed tens of millions of years ago, say researchers in India and the US.
Saving The Pandas Is Worth Every Cent
Protecting giant pandas generates benefits that amount to 10-27 times the cost of conservation efforts, scientists say.
