In Bangladesh, viral albino buffalo ‘Donald Trump’ moved to research facility for genetic study
The social media sensation is undergoing a 14-day quarantine before scientists begin research on breed development.
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ASEAN delegates advance science and innovation cooperation
The Board of Advisers to the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening scientific and technological cooperation among…
Brunei marks milestones in radiation monitoring, nuclear security
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Advisory Mission on Regulatory Infrastructure for Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security in the country marks a significant milestone…
China sends cultural heritage guardian into orbit
The Wenwu-01 remote-sensing satellite is capable of efficiently collecting spatial data on cultural heritage resources, creating three-dimensional models, and performing dynamic…
Smuggled dinosaur fossils return to Mongolia after two decades
The bones had been illegally taken from Mongolia in 2006 “with the aim of making a profit”, said D. Munkhkhuyag, head of the police public relations department.
New fungi species highlight Borneo’s biodiversity
The discovery made by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC) significantly expands the nation’s fungal biodiversity…
Philippines to launch satellite network to aid agriculture, maritime watch, disaster response
The 130-kg satellite was designed to improve the country’s Earth observation capabilities significantly. Earlier project documents showed it could cover up to 73,000 sq-km…
Yes to grasshoppers, no to ants: How does Korea decide which bugs can be grub?
The answer lies in a regulatory system that requires years of safety reviews before a species can be recognized as a food ingredient, even if it has long been consumed safely in…
Singapore, UK ink agreement to cooperate on nuclear safety regulation, training
The agreement, signed on June 1, also covers the training of scientific and technical personnel.
China’s Shenzhou XXI astronauts return after 7 months in space
Their successful return concluded the longest single orbital journey ever made by Chinese astronauts.