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Could Asteroid Impacts Have Created Niches For The Beginnings Of Life?

The impact of large asteroids millions of years ago could have deformed rocks in such a way that creates environments conducive to early life.

Where The Internet Of Things Meets Health Diagnosis

Korean researchers have developed electrodes that can be integrated with IoT devices to measure signals such as brain waves, limb movements and muscle contractions.

Scientists Create Blood Cells From Skin Cells Of Mice

The artificial, skin-derived blood cells could last for multiple months in mice.

This Thin Foam Can Make Buildings Cooler And Quieter

Scientists in Singapore have developed an aerogel composite called Bronx AeroSil that insulates 2.6 times better than conventional insulation foams and blocks 30 percent more outside noise.

Researcher Discovers New Catfish Parasite Species In His Spare Time

Curiosity killed the cat(fish). A Japanese scientist has discovered a new species of fish parasite from invasive catfish he caught out of curiosity.

Singapore Engineers Recognized At ASEAN Engineering Awards

Six engineering projects received the ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Awards and five individuals were conferred the AFEO Honorary Fellowship.

Singaporean Student Wins US$250K Scholarship With Antibiotic Resistance Video

Deanna See is one of two winners of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge with her video on antibiotic resistance, which earned her a US$250,000 scholarship.

It’s The End Of The World As We Know It, So Why Talk About Science?

The shock US election results have thrown into the spotlight the need, more than ever, for science literacy.

Crack In The Earth’s Magnetic Shield Detected

A 2015 geomagnetic storm created cracks in the Earth's magnetic field, allowing cosmic rays to enter our atmosphere.