After years of remote sensing, field expeditions, and careful verification, researchers report the discovery of “The Heaven Sword,” now confirmed as East Asia’s tallest known tree.
Chinese universities are reshaping global science at breakneck speed-delivering record volumes of research and rapid innovation-while prompting fresh scrutiny over study quality, transparency and the shifting balance of academic power
Asia University has launched its UCLA Biomedical Engineering × Quantum Science Elite Program in Los Angeles, aiming to cultivate next-generation innovators through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and global academic collaboration.
At the close of the 27th APN Inter-Governmental and Scientific Planning Group Meetings, participants pledged renewed, concrete actions to accelerate climate-research collaboration, boost funding for regional projects, and forge stronger, more effective links between science and policy
Scientists in Thailand have unearthed Southeast Asia’s largest-known dinosaur – a towering, plant-eating behemoth whose newly analyzed fossils are rewriting how experts understand the region’s ancient ecosystems
Two professors from the University of the Philippines Diliman have been recognized among Asia’s top scientists, highlighting UP’s growing impact on regional research and academic excellence.
The International Rice Research Institute is mobilizing cutting-edge science, strategic investment, and cross-sector partnerships to modernize Asia’s agrifood systems-making them more resilient, sustainable, and able to deliver safe, nutritious food to millions
Methodist-led engineers merge faith-driven mission and cutting-edge science to expand access to clean drinking water across Southeast Asia, transforming health and local communities.
Paleontologists in Thailand have unearthed Southeast Asia’s largest known dinosaur, dubbed the “Last titan,” reshaping scientific views on the region’s prehistoric ecosystems.
Global science innovation is rapidly shifting to Asia as investment, talent, and R&D infrastructure surge, challenging Western dominance and reshaping pharmaceutical competition worldwide.
China is rapidly expanding scientific collaboration with Central Asian countries, recasting energy-focused relationships into vibrant innovation partnerships. A growing web of joint research projects, technology exchanges and expanded training programs is taking shape as regional governments pursue fresh paths to modernization and economic diversification. These initiatives are accelerating knowledge transfer, building local technical capacity and opening new avenues for sustainable growth
VnExpress International reports that a new ranking shows the world’s second-richest nation has surged to the top of Southeast Asia in materials science – boasting two universities among the global top 10
Chulalongkorn University soars into the global top 20 and claims a spot among Asia’s top four in the 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, underscoring its accelerating rise in global research influence
BOE and UNESCO have launched the Asia-Pacific Science Club Network and the 2026 Science Challenge – bold new initiatives designed to ignite youth innovation and strengthen STEM collaboration across the region
A sweeping genetic study in Science maps how ancient migrations forged the peoples of South and Central Asia-unveiling tangled ancestries, shifting cultural landscapes, and surprising deep prehistoric links
UNESCO is reimagining social and human sciences research across the Asia‑Pacific – tackling regional inequalities head-on, equipping policymakers with sharper, action-ready evidence, and sparking inclusive, evidence-driven development that benefits all communities
Long before Asia’s jagged peaks pierced the sky, a vast ocean filled the space between them – and scientists now say its vanishing act helped catapult those ranges upward, forcing a major rethink of plate tectonics and Earth’s deep-time evolution
BOE and UNESCO have launched the Asia‑Pacific Science Club Network and unveiled the 2026 Science Challenge. This bold, region‑wide initiative aims to spark young imaginations, connect aspiring STEM enthusiasts across the Asia‑Pacific, and turn collaborative ideas into real‑world innovations
Asia’s biohacking scene has exploded into a full‑on sprint – labs, start‑ups and DIY communities are racing to stretch lifespan and supercharge human performance. Tatler Asia tracks the cutting‑edge science, emerging trends and the maverick scientists who are rewriting the rules of human optimisation
Paleontologists are buzzing over the newly discovered Nagatitan – a colossal sauropod unearthed in Asia that could shatter size records and rewrite our understanding of dinosaur evolution