Repelling mosquitoes (and ignorance) with science and technology education
By Kirsty Newman on Monday, 27 May 2019
Teaching science, technology, engineering and math benefits students and society in a variety of ways.
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Seeing the future(s) of Armenia
By Susann Roth, Ramola Naik Singru on Thursday, 23 May 2019
The innovative practice of “futures studies” offers a new vision for urban development in Armenia
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From sticky floors to career highs: Accelerating shifts to gender equality in Asia
By Noeleen Heyzer on Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Asia and the Pacific must continue undertaking a transformative shift in favor of equality so women can play a greater role in providing solutions and leadership for the region.
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Read all about it: How big news events can roil Asian currencies
By Donghyun Park, Irfan A. Qureshi, Shu Tian, Mai Lin C. Villaruel on Thursday, 16 May 2019
Major news events, as well as monetary policy uncertainties in the United States, have a significant impact on Asian currencies, but not in the way that some might expect.
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It’s clean, powerful and available: Are you ready for hydrogen energy?
By Yongping Zhai on Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Hydrogen has the potential to be the next breakthrough energy source but key challenges need to be overcome before it can be scaled up to widespread use. Developing countries could be at the forefront of this new “hydrogen economy”
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Metros push up land values—so why not create a triple win?
By Bambang Susantono on Thursday, 09 May 2019
In cities around Asia, governments are exploring ways to capture the increased value of land near public infrastructure projects, and direct these funds back toward the needs of city residents.
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Wanted: An inexpensive, efficient, and reliable energy storage device
By Kelly Hewitt on Tuesday, 07 May 2019
Renewables need reliable storage devices in order to grow as sources of energy, and the breakthrough solution might be smaller than you think.
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Sustainable tourism for sustainable development
By Donghyun Park, Scott Wayne, Cynthia Castillejos Petalcorin on Saturday, 04 May 2019
In Asia and throughout the world, tourism is a double-edged sword that brings huge benefits and serious impacts.
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How the right trade policies can empower women
By Cyn-Young Park, Fahad Khan on Saturday, 04 May 2019
Trade can benefit women and girls in a variety of ways, but only if the right policies are put into place