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May I Have Your Attention, Please?
SMU Associate Professor Jochen Reb believes that mindfulness could benefit individuals and organisations and transform the way we live and work.
When Punches Fly in Cyberspace
SMU Associate Professor Gary Chan examines how legal practice has changed in response to the Internet and technology.
The Board Will Now Vote
Well-structured corporate governance frameworks are necessary to ensure that companies adhere to ethics and best practices, says SMU Professor Toru Yoshikawa.
Raising Geese Over Daughters
It is more profitable to raise geese than daughters, or so says a Chinese proverb. How far have we really come in terms of gender equality and parity?
7 Must-Read Stories In April 2016
The Asian Scientist 100, our handpicked selection of award-winning scientists from the region, was your favorite read in April.
Vaccine Less Effective Against Re-Emerging Japanese Encephalitis Strain
With the re-emergence of a previously rare strain of Japanese encephalitis that is not well covered by the current vaccine, we are on the cusp of a potential infectious disease crisis in Asia.
Mammal-Like Reptile Survived Much Longer Than Thought
Fossilized teeth found in Japan belong to the mammal-like tritylodontid, which co-existed with mammals for millions of years.
Attention, Asthma Sufferers: Getting Bendy Could Help
A Cochrane Review suggests that yoga may have a beneficial effect on symptoms and quality of life in people with asthma.
The Key To Multicellularity: Cancer-Suppressing Genes
How did humans and other complex, multicellular organisms evolve from single-celled ones? Genes identical to a human cancer-suppressing gene could be the answer.
