China clones 10 healthy yaks in livestock breeding breakthrough
The development could cut yak breeding cycles from around 20 years to under five and reverse long-standing genetic decline.
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Malaysia’s current malaria battle front: Zoonotic disease
Each year, World Malaria Day on April 25 serves as a powerful reminder that malaria remains one of the world’s most persistent public health challenges.
Malaysian scientist makes country proud at NASA aircraft research
“This study aims to improve eVTOL design to make it more efficient and suitable for future operations,” said the scientist.
Genome-editing of babies to be banned in Japan under government-proposed bill
While altering the genes of embryos offers the potential to prevent hereditary diseases, there are concerns that the technology could be used to enhance a child’s physical…
Ancient DNA reveals close-kin marriage, family-based sacrificial burials in Korea’s Silla Kingdom
'Sunjang' during Silla era may have claimed entire households, a new study suggests.
Sastia Prama Putri: Unlocking Indonesian flavours in Japanese labs
Using metabolomics as her compass, the scientist is turning food products such as civet coffee, cocoa, and tempeh into data-backed ambassadors of Indonesia’s mega-biodiversity.
Why millions of Vietnamese ignore official weather warnings – and turn to these guys instead
Dr Huy Nguyen and other weather enthusiasts in Vietnam use social media to provide timely, easy-to-understand weather and disaster warnings, earning significant public trust.
Inside university labs training South Korea’s future chip engineers
A government-backed effort channels funding into universities to strengthen the country's chip workforce.
Nearly 1 in 5 Korean science Ph.D.s plan to leave Korea
They are planning to move abroad, raising concerns about a potential outflow of highly trained researchers from key science and technology fields.
China innovative tech holds key to brain rehab
Brain-computer interface has great potential to revolutionise the treatment of mental health conditions with minimal side effects, according to a deputy to China's top legislature.