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UK-based journalist and digital editor. Writes about science, health, technology, and human interest stories from across the globe.

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Is dengue the next threat in flood-hit Pakistan?

Is dengue the next threat in flood-hit Pakistan?

Katie Anders is an epidemiologist and director of impact assessment at the World Mosquito Program. Alex Jacks…

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Dengue fever a growing threat in Asia

Dengue fever a growing threat in Asia

For Kasun Chameera, who lives in Sri Lanka's densely populated capital Colombo, dengue fever is a disease whi…

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The young female climate activists driving change in Asia

The young female climate activists driving change in Asia

For Asia, where more countries are facing greater environmental risks than in other parts of the globe, clima…

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The Japanese scientist fighting prejudice, misinformation and COVID-19

The Japanese scientist fighting prejudice, misinformation and COVID-19

"It feels like I've lived a decade within one year," Akiko Iwasaki says. "The pandemic has definitely changed…

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Five pioneering Asian scientists to look out for this year

Five pioneering Asian scientists to look out for this year

From leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic to tackling climate change, scientists today are at the fo…

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In wake of Japan disaster, scientists aim for faster and more accurate tsunami warnings

In wake of Japan disaster, scientists aim for faster and more accurate tsunami warnings

In the 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, scientists have sought a…

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SkyTrain at 40: a region shaped by transportation

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By Allen Tung, Alex Jackson Verified
| Trans Link
When you think of Metro Vancouver, you think of the iconic seaside parks, sushi, craft beer, and the SkyTrain. An innovation in the world of metros, the dismantling of the streetcar network, the protests against downtown highway construction in Vancouver, and the growing congestion from personal vehicles created the conditions from which the SkyTrain came to life.
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NCM to LFP Battery Manufacturing Transition

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By Alex Jackson Verified
| Battery Technology Verified
Manufacturers face challenges adapting facilities for lithium iron phosphate batteries, but those who master dual-chemistry production gain competitive advantages.
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Crucial California energy reform hinges on critical fix to Senate Bill 540 | Opinion

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By Jan Smutny-Jones, Alex Jackson Verified
| The Modesto Bee Verified
The electric grid is a giant machine that needs to constantly balance supply and demand. Wind and solar power are cheap, fast to build and emissions-free, but it’s tricky to balance the grid with them because the sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow. Right now in the West, this job is unnecessarily hard (and expensive) because we have 38 different authorities scrambling to buy power to keep their corners of the grid running.
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