Science accelerators are revolutionizing cultural heritage preservation across the Asia-Pacific, enabling precise analysis of artifacts. The IAEA highlights cutting-edge techniques safeguarding history worldwide.
USC Dornsife explores Regulatory Science through East Asian perspectives, highlighting innovations and policy shifts shaping health, environment, and technology sectors across the region.
The Asian brown cloud, a massive layer of air pollution spanning South Asia, continues to impact climate and health. Scientists warn its effects include disrupted monsoon patterns and heightened respiratory issues across the region.
China is intensifying efforts to attract top scientific talent, a move inadvertently boosted by recent U.S. policies under Trump. Restrictions on Chinese researchers have prompted many to consider opportunities in China.
UNICEF highlights the science of milk production, emphasizing breastfeeding’s vital role in infant health. Breast milk provides essential nutrients and antibodies, supporting growth and immunity worldwide.
Southeast Asia’s fisheries thrive through small-scale, multispecies capture methods, boosting sustainability and livelihoods, a new study reveals. These diverse fishing practices support food security and marine biodiversity.
New research traces rice’s journey from wild grass to staple crop in East Asia, revealing key genetic changes that fueled domestication. This breakthrough sheds light on agriculture’s ancient origins.
Scientists, supported by the IAEA, have unveiled how mangroves in Asia and the Pacific play a crucial role in ‘blue carbon’ storage, helping combat climate change by capturing and storing vast amounts of coastal carbon.
A recent article in Nature calls for redesigning open science to better serve Asia, Africa, and Latin America, emphasizing inclusive policies and infrastructure to bridge global research divides and boost regional innovation.
A new Frontiers survey highlights key health data science skills and research challenges faced by stakeholders across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, revealing regional priorities and gaps in global health innovation.
In the AI era, bad science is turning into big business, warns Asia Times. Rapid tech adoption fuels misleading claims and unreliable research, raising ethical concerns and threatening trust in innovation across industries.
Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown human species with a distinctive large skull in Asia, shedding new light on human evolution, a recent study reveals. The discovery could rewrite chapters of ancient human history.
A 12,000-year-old skeleton discovered in Vietnam, embedded with a hidden quartz arrowhead, may represent the earliest evidence of violence in Southeast Asia, shedding new light on prehistoric human conflict.
New research tests the dugout canoe hypothesis, exploring Paleolithic seafaring in East Asia. Experimental evidence suggests early humans used crafted canoes, reshaping our understanding of ancient maritime travel.
A new study published in Nature unveils high-resolution maps detailing rice cropping intensity across Southeast Asia, offering vital data to boost food security and sustainable agriculture in the region.
Scientists have uncovered an abnormally large skull belonging to a previously unknown human species in Asia. This discovery sheds new light on human evolution and migration patterns in the region.
Blended meat, combining plant-based ingredients with real meat, could enhance food security in Asia by reducing costs and environmental impact, experts say. The approach offers a sustainable solution to meet growing demand.
Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list spotlights rising healthtech founders and scientists revolutionizing healthcare with cutting-edge innovations. These young leaders are shaping the future of medicine across the region.
Tatler Asia highlights six unsung Asian female scientists whose groundbreaking inventions are shaping the future. From medical breakthroughs to green technology, these trailblazers are redefining innovation in the region.
A new report on ResearchGate highlights science-based solutions to tackle air pollution in Asia and the Pacific. It calls for urgent policy action to improve air quality and protect public health across the region.