Editor's Choice: Dinosaur success secret, & how it all began

Low volcanic temperature ushered in global cooling and thriving dinosaurs, Broccoli compound induces cell death in yeast, A single molecule makes big splash in quantum mechanics, Dengue virus makes mosquitos bite more often, and Asia Research News: How it all began, all in the February's Editor's Choice
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Low volcanic temperature ushered in global cooling and thriving dinosaurs
Dinosaurs came to flourish during the Jurassic period after a volcanic eruption roughly 201 million years ago wiped out many marine and land animals, leaving them able to evolve and grow. Now, further details about this eruption and the mass extinction have been revealed.

Broccoli compound induces cell death in yeast

Researchers studied how a molecule induces cell death, which could help advance anti-cancer treatments.

It's called DIM

A single molecule makes big splash in quantum mechanics

It plays a fundamental role in human existence and is a major component of our universe, yet there are still things we don’t understand about water.

Exploring electron transport

Dengue virus makes mosquitos bite more often

The dengue virus alters mosquito behaviour in a way that makes it three times more efficient at transmitting infection.

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Asia Research News: How it all began


Science communication has come a long way since our early days over 18 years ago. We are proud to continue raising awareness of innovation throughout Asia. Our Founder/CEO Maggie Pokar shares how Asia Research News came to be.

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