Articles tagged with Asia
A new global model shows that as many as five billion people could face water and food insecurity by 2050, particularly in Africa and South Asia. The model highlights the urgent need to determine where nature's contributions matter most to people and who is most at risk if these contributions cease.
A new genus and species of predatory dinosaur Siamraptor suwati has been identified in the Early Cretaceous geologic formation of Thailand. The fossil discovery reveals that this group of dinosaurs had spread to three continents by the Early Cretaceous, filling a notable gap in the fossil record.
A new history of Japan's intelligence efforts, right up to the present, highlights the country's recent revival of its intelligence operations. The book attributes this shift to a combination of strategic environment changes, technological innovations, and intelligence failures.
A new study explores how climate change impacts coal-fired power plants' water constraints, threatening regional electricity generation plans. The research highlights three possible strategies to mitigate water limitations, including reducing existing/planned power plants, integrating electricity markets, and adopting dry cooling in no...
Climate change and increased demand for energy may lead to a scarcity of water resources for power plants in developing parts of Asia. The study analyzed existing and planned coal-fired power plants and found that there may not be enough water to cool them, particularly under scenarios with higher global temperatures.
The conference brings together experts to discuss emerging trends, best practices for heart disease prevention and management. Attendees will learn from global and local experts on topics such as quality care registries, cardiovascular prevention, advanced heart failure management, and AI in cardiology.
The conference examines the good life through interdisciplinary analyses of issues like infrastructure, politics, religion, and marriage. The project 'WelfareStruggles' investigates the welfare of migrant workers in China and Vietnam, grounding it in underlying ideas of the good life.
The GPM core satellite found the heaviest precipitation at a rate greater than 1.6 inches per hour, primarily northwest and northeast of the typhoon's center in fragmented thunderstorms. NASA researches tropical cyclones to provide international partners with data for forecasting.
A massive ancient DNA study has unveiled the complex history of Central and South Asian populations, revealing a shift away from farming ancestors and toward steppe pastoralists. The research also clarifies the origins of Indo-European languages in the region, challenging long-standing theories.
Researchers sequenced the first genome of an individual from the Harappan civilization, showing that modern people in India are likely descended from this ancient culture. The findings suggest that farming began in South Asia through local hunter-gatherers adopting farming, contradicting previous theories.
A new ancient DNA study reveals the complex origins of populations in Central Asia, combining archaeological and genetic expertise to illustrate nuanced mechanisms of genetic diversity and change. The research, published in Science, is the largest in the world to date and addresses a significant gap in the ancient DNA dataset.
A genome-wide analysis of ancient DNA from over 500 individuals sheds light on the complex genetic ancestry of South and Central Asia. The study documents genetic exchanges with European Steppe, Near East, and southeast Asia, revealing a population history that reflects similar genomic patterns to those in ancient Europe.
Tropical Depression Kajiki made a quick landfall in Vietnam, with the Global Precipitation Measurement mission analyzing rainfall rates. The heaviest rainfall was recorded over central Vietnam and Laos, falling at rates of up to 0.8 inches per hour.
Tropical Storm Podul is expected to make landfall on August 29 in central and north Vietnam. The storm is currently located about 108 nautical miles north of Da Nang, Vietnam, with maximum sustained winds of 35 knots.
A new species of prehistoric murine has been identified from fossils in Lebanon, providing the first physical evidence of initial Asian-African mouse dispersal. The findings suggest that Progonomys manolo is one of the earliest representatives of Progonomys, which spread out of southern Asia 16 million years ago.
Ancient DNA data from Roopkund Lake reveals diverse groups of people died at the lake in multiple events around 1000 years apart. The study, published in Nature Communications, found three distinct genetic groups among the skeletons, with ancestries related to present-day India, the eastern Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia.
Researchers evaluated satellite and reanalysis PWV datasets against radiosonde observations in Central Asia, finding ERA5 and MERRA2 perform better in climatological characteristics and interannual variations. The study provides valuable information for future research on water cycle in Central Asia.
The latest issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications features a wide range of papers on various cardiovascular topics. These include studies on selective coronary angiography following cardiac arrest and systemic vasculitis as an underestimated cause of malignant hypertension. The journal also covers reviews on epicardial co...
A new study found that young adults in Asia have the shortest sleep duration, averaging 6 hours and 30 minutes per night. The researchers suggest that cultural factors, such as high work demands and limited leisure time, contribute to this trend.
Resistance to carbapenems and polymyxins is geographically widespread in Southeast Asia, with overlapping distributions in eight countries. The study highlights the urgent need for robust antimicrobial resistance surveillance and improved infection prevention and treatment practices globally.
Tropical Storm Wipha has filled the Gulf of Tonkin with clouds, according to NASA satellite imagery. The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Vietnam and then weaken as it moves west-southwest, dissipating over north Vietnam.
Tropical Storm Wipha is centered off the southeastern coast of China with bands extending over Hainan Island and Guangdong Province. The storm is expected to make landfall in Vietnam's Gulf of Tonkin on August 3, dissipating shortly after.
Scientists discover new subfamily of bioluminescent click beetles in Asia, with unique characteristics and multiple origins of bioluminescence. The discovery sheds new light on the evolution and geographic distribution of these insects.
A study by the Wellcome Sanger Institute reveals that a multidrug-resistant malaria strain has spread aggressively across Southeast Asia, replacing local parasite populations in Vietnam, Laos, and northeastern Thailand. The resistant strain has picked up additional genetic changes, enhancing its resistance to treatment.
A multi-country randomized trial found that half of patients in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam were not cured by first-line malaria treatment. The authors call for abandoning widely used drug combinations and adopting alternative treatments to prevent further development of multidrug-resistant malaria.
Researchers found evidence of interbreeding between modern humans and Neandertals, Denisovans, and two unnamed archaic groups in Island Southeast Asia and East Asia. The ancestors of modern humans mixed with these groups before they became extinct.
A 160,000-year-old archaic human molar fossil discovered in China provides morphological evidence of interbreeding between archaic humans and Homo sapiens. The study reveals a rare three-rooted lower molar trait that was previously thought to have evolved after H. sapiens dispersed from Africa.
Researchers from the Climate Change Research Center discovered that the positive-phase AMO causes nonuniform Eurasian summer warming. The study highlights the role of the Silk Road Pattern in modulating atmospheric variability, leading to amplified warming.
A study found a three-rooted lower molar in a 160,000-year-old Denisovan mandible from China, suggesting that the trait is much older than previously thought. This rare dental feature may have been passed into modern Asian human populations through interbreeding with Denisovans.
Researchers linked East Asia's extreme heat in spring 2018 to North Atlantic SST anomalies. The study found a link between tripole mode of North Atlantic SST anomalies and anomalous Rossby wave trains over the North Atlantic and Eurasia.
A new study uses machine learning to identify bat species with the potential to host Nipah virus, focusing on India. Four new bat species are flagged as surveillance priorities, and their predictions aim to guide surveillance and prevent deadly outbreaks.
Researchers discovered that an anomalous anticyclone and cyclonic anomaly over the western North Pacific facilitated extreme heat via subsidence anomalies. Cooling over the southeastern tropical Indian Ocean also contributed to this phenomenon.
A study of married couples in Vietnam found that a present-biased spouse tends to receive more money from their spouse's earnings and is less likely to save. External savings commitment devices like retirement plans or ROSCAs can help protect money from a present-biased spouse.
A chemical residue study in ancient incense burners from high-elevation burials in western China has provided the earliest clear evidence of cannabis use for its psychoactive properties. Researchers found that people were selecting plants with higher levels of THC and burning them as part of mortuary rituals.
The Persian walnut is the result of a 3.45 million-year-old hybridization between two long-extinct species. Using whole-genome sequencing, researchers found evidence of this ancient hybridization and provided insight into the evolution of walnuts.
A new study reveals that Asia's high mountain glaciers provide a significant buffer against drought, supplying water to major river basins during dry seasons. The glaciers release 36 cubic kilometres of meltwater annually, equivalent to the annual municipal and industrial needs of several countries.
Researchers argue that wetter climates may have allowed Homo sapiens to expand across deserts of Central Asia by 50-30,000 years ago. This new perspective challenges traditional views on human migration, suggesting that northern and central Asia were not impassable barriers.
Researchers identified at least three possible routes for Homo sapiens to travel through North and Central Asia during the Late Pleistocene Epoch, using GIS software and archaeological data. These routes follow ancient lake and river systems and may have been traversable during warmer interglacial periods.
A new study reveals that Asia-Africa-Australia monsoon and arid regions evolved differently over time, influenced by continental drift and the Tibetan Plateau. The research found distinct formation patterns for different monsoons and arid regions in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
A new study found that despite increased technology and motorization, modern fishing vessels take only one fifth of the catch per unit of effort compared to the 1950s. This reflects growing pressure on marine resources and a fall in fish abundance, with Asia's fishing fleet expansion outpacing fish stocks' capacity.
The PSU Hatfield School will lead a team of partners in Vietnam to implement governance reforms, receiving nearly $1 million for its work. The 5-year contract aims to strengthen local institutions and promote economic growth.
Researchers from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University have discovered a quick and effective method for identifying Gypsy Moth caterpillars' sex. This breakthrough could lead to new ways to control the insect population, allowing forests to thrive once again.
Global impervious surface area (ISA) amounts to 60.01% of the world's urban land area, with North America, Europe, and Asia accounting for 84.25%. Green space is relatively high in developed countries but low in developing nations, highlighting the need for urban environmental improvement.
A RAND Corporation report outlines how some Asian nations are reforming illicit drug policies, while others adopt harsher approaches. China's role as a focal point in the global supply of fentanyl is also discussed.
The study found that over 20 million babies were born with a low birthweight (less than 2500g) in 2015, with almost three-quarters of these babies born in Southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The authors call for immediate action to tackle underlying causes of low birthweight and ensure clinical care for small babies.
Scientists have mapped the expected decline for each mammal species across all tropical forests due to hunting. The study found that more than half of tropical forests are under hunting pressure, with hotspots in Western and Central Africa and South-East Asia.
Researchers found two types of mid-latitude wave trains linked to concurrent extreme heat events in South Korea and Southern-Central Japan. The studies reveal unique characteristics of circulation responsible for extreme heat, differing from other regions.
A study by the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture reveals that Vietnam can achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through affordable agricultural practices, increasing productivity, and reducing inputs. Implementing these measures could eliminate up to 51% of p...
The study estimates that 538 million people worldwide suffer from myopia, resulting in a significant loss of productivity worth over US$244 billion. A one-off investment of US$20 billion could eliminate avoidable vision impairment globally.
Researchers will assess whether mass treatment with primaquine can prevent relapses of Plasmodium vivax malaria along the borders of Thailand and Myanmar. The project aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a preventive malaria treatment that could benefit up to 80% of the population.
A multinational study led by Vanderbilt University researchers has found that diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in Asia, dramatically increasing the risk of premature death, especially among women and middle-aged people. The study highlights the urgent need for tailored diabetes management programs for Asian populations.
A new estimation method for assessing natural variations in the sex ratio at birth was developed by an international team of researchers. The study found regional baseline SRB imbalances and identified 12 countries with strong evidence of sex ratio inflation, leading to fewer female births than expected.
A new study led by Murray Cox has found that modern Papuans carry hundreds of gene variants from two deeply divergent Denisovan lineages, separated for 350,000 years. The research reveals a complex history of interbreeding between modern humans and archaic hominins in Island Southeast Asia.
A new study of ancient DNA fragments in modern Papuans and Islanders suggests two distinct Denisovan lineages separated for hundreds of thousands of years, one potentially a new archaic hominin species. The findings highlight the importance of considering underrepresented regions in genome data to improve scientific interpretations.
Researchers have uncovered the remains of a new species of human, Homo luzonensis, in the Philippines. The fossil discovery provides significant insights into human evolution across Southeast Asia, with unique skeletal features compared to other known hominin species.
Researchers found policy implementation gap in smokeless tobacco control, highlighting need for increased global efforts to reduce use of products. The study calls for a comprehensive approach to address the health burden caused by smokeless tobacco use in Asia and Africa.
The study highlights the severe declines of tiger gecko species in Vietnam due to overcollection for the international exotic pet market. The researchers recommend including all tiger geckos in CITES Appendix II, assessing each species for the IUCN Red List, and establishing coordinated ex-situ breeding programmes.
A study of over 1 million participants from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and India found that smoking was associated with 144,366 deaths during a 12-year follow-up period. Tobacco use accounted for 56.6% of lung cancer deaths and 21.1% of total deaths among men born in the 1920s.
A new study uses crop models and local expertise to pinpoint communities most in need of support for adaptation and mitigation. The tool assesses climate risk vulnerability and projects impacts by 2050 on crops like rice, maize, and coffee.
The USC Dornsife Korean Studies Institute has launched a new predoctoral exchange program to support young scholars working on US-East Asia relations. The initiative aims to enhance understanding of the security environment in East Asia and promote policy issues.