Adventurer to the far side of the moon
For the first time ever, China's Chang'e 6 robotic mission has brought back valuable samples from the moon's far side. How does it work?
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Unearthing the moon’s secrets, little by little
The Chang'e 6 mission is unique in being mankind's first mission to bring back samples from the far side of the moon. The success of the mission and its outcomes will doubtlessly…
Chinese researchers grow meat onto grains of rice
The breakthrough, led by the China Meat Food Comprehensive Research Center and the Beijing Academy of Food Sciences, involves cultivating chicken and pork cells directly on rice…
Cambodia hosts ASEAN meetings on science, technology and innovation
The 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on STI (AMMSTI-20) and the 85th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on STI (COSTI-85) are being held from June 3-7, along with related assemblies,…
New genetic testing lab helps pinpoint targeted treatment for cancer patients in S’pore, region
The NGS test identifies genetic alterations in tumours that may respond favourably to specific targeted therapies, which are drugs that block the growth and spread of cancer by…
Cyborg cockroaches to be deployed in future search and rescue missions
Madagascar hissing cockroaches are fitted with a ‘backpack’ consisting of several sensors and a small infrared camera that can detect lifesigns, providing frontliners with…
Doomsday, aliens and censors: Three-Body Problem propels China’s sci-fi scene
Ever-greater restrictions on freedom of expression in the country have also led to questions over whether the development of Chinese sci-fi could be stifled, just as its moment in…
China sends multirole satellite into orbit
The satellite is tasked with surveying atmospheric, marine, and space environments, providing data to support disaster prevention and mitigation efforts, and carrying out…
South Korea seeks US$149 billion biotech industrial output by 2035
The goal could be achieved through increased investment in the field of research and development of life science technology beginning 2025.
Face of Yayoi period boy reconstructed using bones found in ruins and DNA analysis
The boy is believed to be between 10 and 15 years old and genetic information revealed the boy’s paternal and maternal lines were of migratory ancestry, with thicker hair and…