After Asia, palm oil faces backlash in Africa
Its lower cost has made it popular in commercial food production, but after being blamed for deforestation in Asia, palm oil plantations are now getting a similar rap in Africa. The sheer scale of...
Robots galore as Asia’s biggest tech fair opens near Tokyo
A Japanese inventor is hoping a robot that still needs humans will win over Asia’s largest tech fair, offering a counterpoint to major technology firms pushing the boundaries of artificial...
Study reveals Asian ancestry of Pacific islanders
Ancient DNA has revealed the first inhabitants of Vanuatu and Tonga came from Asia, not other Oceanic populations as has long been assumed, a study published today found. The study sheds light on...
