Increasing marine heatwaves are breaking the resilience of aquatic life with long-term consequences for coastal communities.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/04/print/the-oceans-are-running-a-fever/
From disease diagnostics to drug development, healthcare applications are poised to receive a major boost from the combined power of AI and supercomputing.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/04/print/ai-and-hpc-accelerating-advancements-in-healthcare/
Researchers say that the study findings might encourage more women to start exercising.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/04/health/women-get-more-out-of-exercise-than-men-do/
Sika deer ate away the understorey vegetation of Kyushu's Beech forest, leading to soil erosion and exposed roots in the area.
Bilingualism enhances cognitive reserve by improving social cue interpretations. Such benefits persist till later in life.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/04/health/bilingualism-can-boost-cognitive-health-in-later-life/
Study shows how gum disease and diabetes interact. It suggests that "RESISTIN" molecule can be targeted to treat gum disease patients and reduce diabetes risk
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/04/health/gum-disease-might-be-a-precursor-to-diabetes/
The finding opens up possibilities for using these transformed cells in regenerative therapies.
Scientists in Singapore isolated gut bacteria of super worms and demonstrated how they can help cut plastic pollution.
The study highlights urgent need for LGBTQIA+-inclusive training in Indian psychiatry residencies.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/03/health/lack-of-lgbtq-topics-in-indian-psychiatry-training/
On this International Women’s Day, Asian Scientist Magazine speaks to six inspiring women in STEM who are leading their fields and have messages for younger women scientists in the region.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/03/topnews/women-transforming-science/
The study shows that bullying could alter the levels of neurotransmitter, Glutamate, which is linked with psychosis.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/02/health/bullying-could-lead-to-psychosis-in-teens/
The continued warming in the South China Sea is likely to lead to increased precipitation in South Asia and East Asia.
Michael Goh, Chief Operating Officer at IPI encourages startups and SMEs to embrace transformation and work with trusted partners like IPI to spring ahead of the competition.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/02/features/how-smes-can-steer-towards-transformation/
Until now such studies have been limited to Western populations.
Twist Bioscience introduces highly customizable sequencing panels, taking personalized diagnostics to the next level.
Inspired by white beetle, researchers have invented a new cooling ceramic with a solar reflectivity of 99.6 percent.
People with dogs tend to get into the habit of physical activity and forming social connections, which reduces their dementia risk.
Previous unsuccessful attempts in curbing violence is one of the main reasons dissuading bystanders, found the study.
Study shows that researchers targeting National Institutes of Health grants are increasingly using promotional language in their applications. But what’s really driving this?
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/01/academia/how-scientists-are-hyping-their-research-proposals/
Annual heat-induced work hours losses are expected to increase by 120 percent by the end of the century in the country, study estimates.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/01/environment/rising-temperatures-threaten-chinas-workforce/
An analysis by Duke-NUS researchers finds that Singapore’s 2013 extension of the smoking ban averted heart attacks.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2024/01/health/how-smoking-bans-prevented-heart-attacks-in-singapore/
Researchers map hotspots to enable climate-informed policymaking for women farmers.
A new study sheds light on the potential of green bioplastics in achieving Japan’s carbon-neutral goals.
Breakthrough Prize winner Yamashita explores the bridge between pure mathematics and fundamental physics.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2023/12/interview/asias-rising-scientists-mayuko-yamashita/
Researchers created microglia-enriched brain organoids to study microglia-neuron interactions in brain development.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2023/12/health/microglia-help-neurons-mature-in-developing-brain/
Data spanning three decades highlights the potential long-term public health burden of recurrent flooding in Bangladesh.
The female sex hormone contributes to tumor progression in the estrogen-negative cancers lacking hormone receptors.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2023/12/health/how-estrogen-shields-tumors-from-the-immune-system/
Microbiologist Senjuti Saha and her team are empowering the next generation of scientists and community leaders in Bangladesh.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2023/12/features/building-scientists-for-bangladesh/
Airborne microplastics in the cloud water originates primarily from the ocean.
A new analysis of night shift nap studies points to the optimal snooze schedule for fending off exhaustion and drowsiness in early morning hours.
https://www.asianscientist.com/2023/11/health/the-split-nap-hack-for-all-nighters/