If you’ve seen the movie Jurassic Park, you know that amber played a significant role in rebuilding a lost world: A mosquito trapped within its […]

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The U.S. is losing ground in a second laser revolution of highly intense, ultrafast lasers that have broad applications in manufacturing, medicine, and national security, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The Blade Runner future that we haven't quite reached. ; Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros.

The biggest puzzler of Blade Runner is perhaps not whether Harrison Ford's character is a replicant, but what's up with all the Asian people wearing rice hats?

Asians heavily populate this cyberpunk version of L.A., their cultural and economic clout obvious in the graffiti and neon signs in Chinese and Japanese that crowd every streetscape. Building-size digital ads with a geisha flashes repeatedly throughout the film, her beatific smile increasingly at odds with the rising body count.

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In L.A., community leaders are working to prevent an undercount of Asian Angelenos. ; Credit: via NPR

The 2020 Census kicks off in a matter of weeks. Census officials say Asian immigrants are “hard-to-count” because many have limited English and distrust government. 

Leo Moon is learning about the census with friends at a city-led workshop in Koreatown. He didn’t fill out the form in 2010, mostly because he didn’t want the government knowing he’s undocumented. But Moon says he’ll take part next year because the census determines how much funding and representation people get.  

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Parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific region may be vulnerable to outbreaks of the Zika virus, including some of the world's most populous countries and many with limited resources to identify and respond to the mosquito-borne disease, a new study says.

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The group has been very active during the last five years, especially in 2019-20.

The group has been very active during the last five years, especially in 2019-20.

Species surveys should be standardised across Member State borders to assess conservation status accurately, a new study concludes. The researchers assessed the conservation status of the Eurasian otter across the Republic of Ireland–UK border, finding that it was favourable for the whole island of Ireland. This provides a case study of surveys designed to provide data that is comparable across borders, say the researchers.

Greater amounts of air pollutants emitted in East Asia will move around the globe under climate change, a recent study predicts. Changes to wind speeds and air pressure will mean that movement of pollution from this region is enhanced under a changing climate. These results highlight the need for globally coordinated efforts to tackle air pollution and climate change.

Government assistance appears to be crucial to keeping many from falling into housing insecurity

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Six months ago, the clamorous Nepali capital of Kathmandu set out to ban excessive honking. And so far, it's working.

Asian Mushroom Soup is a good vegetarian soup to add to your weekday repertoire. It includes kaffir lime leaves and birds-eye chili.

Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow.

Asian carp are now in Lake Michigan — and that’s not good news for the Great Lakes, says Conservancy scientist Lindsay Chadderton.

Pitchforks? Water skis? When all else fails, these extreme fishermen go medieval on the tenacious invasive species.

Fast-growing grass carp found in Lakes Erie, Michigan and Ontario.

A bicycle journey for 200 km through Bangladesh for 3 days with 100 cyclists from the world contributing to its social development and also participants are to obtain a very unique experience.

Event spotlights barbaric treatment of millions of widows around the world, stigma of widowhood

Marking International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, mission agency GFA World spotlights 'crisis of abuse' facing girls in Asia

The battle for the 2013-2014 RBC Asia Cup begins Saturday as the CIHL playoffs get underway with the best-of-three semi-final series.

Hong Kong's first elite ice hockey league CIHL has announced a technology partnership with Inetasia, a regional leader in enterprise-level marketing solutions for digital initiatives

The AsiaXPAT Kowloon Warriors have won their second CIHL championship title, with a 6-5 victory over the RBC South China Sharks in the final game of the 2013-2014 season.

Global Provider of Device Lifecycle and Repair Services for the Enterprise Acquires Atlanta-Based Industry Pioneer to Expand Product Portfolio and Grow Global Operations

Hardis Group has partnered with ITOrizon, a major supply-chain consulting firm and logistics application integrator in the United States, as part of its international business growth strategy.

LCC Asia Pacific nominated as a finalist in multiple deal & industry categories

The OCMX™ is pleased to announce the listing of East Asia Minerals Corporation to its online portal which offers Investors and Advisors the ability to participate in this opportunity.

Glowing, a leading customer engagement messaging software company, today announced that Tat Meng Chee has joined the company to lead business development in the Asia-Pacific region.

MS TECH expands its reach with presence now all around the globe

Stay-at-home North Americans challenged to support coronavirus relief efforts

The annual International Finance Awards ceremony for the Asia Pacific region was held at the Waldorf Astoria, Bangkok, on January 31, 2020.

Next-generation LED dimmers and drivers making their debut

GRE Alpha showcased how unique, modular approach is meeting the demand for smarter building solutions

GRE Alpha recently formed a partnership with Setsuyo Astec Corporation

AsianInNY 11th Annual Fashion Show featured designers including Minika Ko, Lawrence Chang, and Tzuyuan Wei. The fashion event also presented the first ever children's runway show featuring Asian designer brands BARQUE and Vierra Rose.

Reliance Industries to sell its Asian Paints stake worth Rs 7000 cr via block deal: Sources

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes steps aside amid bribery probe

In India, Mumbai has emerged as the most expensive city for expatriates and was ranked 118 in the Index. Last year Mumbai was ranked 114th on the list.

Top trainer Mike de Kock has warned of a “grim reality” featuring “loss of jobs and euthanasia” of significant parts of the horse population if the South African racing shutdown continues. On Tuesday, the South African government blocked plans for a resumption when it refused to allow the sport to take place under Lockdown Level […]

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