Pang Pha, the Asian elephant, taught herself how to peel a banana
The elephant only peels yellow-brown bananas when alone, and can do so faster than humans. An elephant named Pang Pha learned how to peel a banana with her trunk—but only yellow-brown bananas. Credit: Kaufmann et al., 2023/Current.....»»
Fortune 500 companies pose competition in Vietnam"s process manufacturing sector
With companies shifting their business from China to Vietnam, Vietnam's process manufacturing sector has attracted US$252 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) and accounts for approximately 60% of the Southeast Asian countries......»»
Data from elephant seals reveal new features of "the Blob" marine heatwave
The North Pacific Blob, a marine heatwave that began in late 2013 and continued through 2015, was the largest and longest-lasting marine heatwave on record. A new study using data collected by elephant seals reveals that in addition to the well docum.....»»
African cheetahs to be spotted soon in India thanks to Namibia deal
India and Namibia signed a deal Wednesday to bring cheetahs into the South Asian country, with the first batch of eight wild cats set to arrive next month, officials said......»»
Apple’s Back to School campaign now live in Europe with free gift card on purchases
Apple’s Back to School campaign was launched last month in the United States, Canada, and a few other Asian countries – and a recent report revealed that the offer would soon be available in Europe. Now the offer is live in several European coun.....»»
Many kilotons of "recycled" Dutch plastic waste end up in the sea
On paper it is recycled, but in reality enormous quantities of plastic waste from the Netherlands end up in Asian seas. Researchers from the Leiden Institute of Environmental Sciences charted the fate of plastic food packaging waste from the Netherla.....»»
Researchers observe fast-evolving transient MUSSES2020J early in its evolution
Across many Asian cultures, there is a much-loved story of Tanabata: the Weaving Princess and the Cow Herder, a happy young couple in the heavens who are separated as punishment for neglecting their duties and only allowed to meet one night each year.....»»
Diablo Immortal is now live for Southeast Asian regions
Diablo Immortal is now live for Southeast Asia after the game had been previously delayed for the region. The post Diablo Immortal is now live for Southeast Asian regions first appeared on Phandroid. Blizzard’s Diablo Immortal was ori.....»»
A push to investigate health and education needs hidden within the term "Asian American"
When Laura Zhang Choi testified to New Jersey legislators last month, she told them they needed better information about the state's fastest-growing population—Asian Americans......»»
SEA roundup: Philippines sees solar energy and hybrid vehicle rise
Southeast Asian countries are promoting electrification and green energy; Vietnam sees continuous investment in its tech industry......»»
Comparative analyses of American and Asian lotus genomes
Nelumbo is a unique genus of Nelumbonaceae (lotus), which comprises two extant species: N. nucifera Gaertn. widely distributed in Asia and northern Australia, and N. lutea Pers. which is distributed in America. These two species exhibit differences i.....»»
Researchers publish "Guide to the Tadpoles of Borneo"
Important, yet often neglected, tadpoles play a critical role in the ecology of aquatic habitats. On 279 pages, a new book presents descriptions for 99 species from the southeast Asian island of Borneo, covering all species commonly found, as well as.....»»
Ancient wolf genomes indicate an East Asian origin for dogs
Many dog populations seem to have two doses of wolf genes. Enlarge / An Eastern Gray Wolf is a mix of Siberian ancestry and coyote DNA. (credit: Michael Cummings) Man's best friend was the first of many animals humans have dom.....»»
Aspects of Asian elephants" social lives are not related to amount of intestinal parasites
An international team of scientists found that sociality is not linked to intestinal nematode infection in Asian elephants. The researchers looked at loneliness and characteristics of the elephants' social groups and found no differences in infection.....»»
Will renaming carp "copi" help control them?
Illinois officials this month announced that Asian carp would now be called "copi" in an attempt to make the fish more desirable for eating. Joseph Parkos, the director of the Illinois Natural History Survey's Kaskaskia, Ridge Lake and Sam Parr biolo.....»»
Observational and modeling data help to better understand the Third Pole
The Tibetan Plateau, known as the "Third Pole" of the world, is not only the highest plateau on the Earth, but it is also considered the "Asian Water Tower." Its watershed nourishes more than ten major rivers in Asia......»»
Examining the two faces of social ties and empathic behavior
Humans have evolved as social animals. From childhood, we are taught the benefits of forging ties and being empathetic as a strategy for survival and mental well-being—or at least that is the ideal......»»
The Nothing Phone 1 won’t be coming to the U.S. after all
The Nothing Phone 1 isn't coming to the U.S., the company confirmed. Instead, it'll be made available in European and Asian markets when it lands this summer......»»
French startup Wise-integration to expand Asian markets for its digital GaN power solution
Wise-integration, a French startup specializing in power electronics solutions based on GaN technologies, was spun-off from CEA-Leti, the country's research institute for specialized technology in micro and nano technologies in Grenoble. The company.....»»
Cambodian catches world"s largest recorded freshwater fish
The world's largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States......»»
French startup Wise-intergration to expand Asian markets for its digital GaN power solution
Wise-integration, a French startup specializing in power electronics solutions based on GaN technologies, was spun-off from CEA-Leti, the country's research institute for specialized technology in micro and nano technologies in Grenoble. The company.....»»