State of the Climate in Asia 2024
<p>The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing
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FAO report blames developing nations for deforestation
The seventh biennial issue of the
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Infant death linked to child rearing habits
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS is more frequent among children in the West than in Asia. Researchers say a difference in child care practices may be the cause.
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Sweet rediscovery
A staple for many Asian and African nations, sweet potato is only now beginning to catch the attention of scientists
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Pitting nature against pests
A Filipino farmes uses the unstinting goodness of nature to contain pests
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Issue at hand
Science needs to come home scientists need to address the concerns of the local communities
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A North South conflict
biotechnology and bioresources are two issues that have been in conflict for a while. Biotechnology, proposed as "the technology of the next century', has its proponents in the developed countries
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Caught in a haze
Indian scientists contest the UNEP report on the aerosol-caused Asian brown cloud
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Saving steps
THE environment crisis which is threatening to engulf us has forced the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to do a rethink on how to save the natural resources. In a recent two-day
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Heart condition
South Asians are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems South Asians are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems South Asians are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems
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Latest accessory
Copper bracelets are currently riding the crest of popularity in Asia. The bracelets' manufacturers claim that discomfort from all types of arthritis is relieved by wearing the copper band next to