Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia.
Year: 2026
China’s sailless submarine takes warfare to the seabed
China’s newly revealed sailless submarine may be designed not only to evade detection but also to threaten the undersea infrastructure underpinning Indo-Pacific military and economic […]
India is repeating China’s mistake in Myanmar
When Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first official overseas visit as Myanmar’s new “president,” the photo op […]
The Men Defending Graham Platner In All The Wrong Ways
Graham Platner is at the center of another scandal, this time after reports he sent sexual messages to multiple women during his relationship with his […]
Six States Are Suing the Trump Administration Over Its Deal to Kill an Offshore Wind Project
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Six states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its decision to cancel a […]
From approval to access: Europe’s next health imperative
Europe’s health ambition is returning to the political agenda. With a focus on clinical trials, biotechnology and cardiovascular health, the Health Package signals Brussels’ intent […]
EU Parliament vice president defects from center left to liberals
BRUSSELS — European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno on Thursday left the Italian Democratic Party and the center-left group in the European Parliament, and is poised […]
WEATHER: Disruptive rainfall, SNOW, winds and excessive lightning to batter SA
Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Thursday, 4 June 2026…See More
Beekeepers work quickly to save thousands of bees from highway crash
A crew of nine beekeepers from across southern Queensland is rushing to save thousands of bees after the truck carrying their hives crashed on the […]
Far South Coast breaks records in oyster growing turnaround
While oyster growers have had a tough time recently, one lake on the NSW Far South Coast is bucking the trend and setting new records […]
MAGA analyst stuns with call for Trump to issue new stimulus checks: ‘Do you hear this?’
A self-described “MAGA lefty” stunned political analysts and observers on Wednesday by calling on President Donald Trump to issue new stimulus checks because of the […]
Ethics Committee investigating former members for leaking to the media: report
The House Ethics Committee has sent letters to former committee members asking them to provide information about leaks stemming from a case that was later […]
Leadership stability takes priority in Asia-Pacific as CHRO and COO turnover declines
Leadership transitions across Asia-Pacific are taking on a more measured and strategic tone, as organisations place a premium on continuity, internal talent, and first-time executives […]
Iran is losing the war but winning what comes next
Iran is losing the war against the US and Israel by most visible measures. Its air defenses have been obliterated, its senior leadership dead, and […]
Kyrgyzstan’s UN upset signals Eurasia’s quiet rise
On Wednesday (June 3), Kyrgyzstan secured an upset victory over the Philippines to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 […]
UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain…See More
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Enjoy 20% discount on tickets until May 17
Growth Asia Summit 2026 is returning to Singapore from July 8 to 10, and there is a two-week-long 20% special discount on delegate tickets from […]
Democrats Opposed to Tlaib’s Resolution to Stop U.S. Joining War on Lebanon
Democrats are reportedly “not happy” that Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D) is pushing for a vote on a war powers resolution to limit U.S. support […]
Judge Orders Reopening of Trump’s IRS Lawsuit Over Fraud and Collusion
After widespread bipartisan outcry, the Justice Department says it is permanently abandoning plans for a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Widely branded as a “slush fund,” […]
In Alabama, the Roberts Court Hands Republicans Yet Another Shocking Gerrymandering Win
For the second time in three weeks, the Roberts Court on Tuesday night green-lit an Alabama congressional map that a lower court has repeatedly found […]