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Singapore’s Supercomputers To Support COVID-19 Research
Scientists based in Singapore can now tap into the country’s supercomputing resources for COVID-19-related projects under a special call for projects launched this week.
From Poop To Personalized Medicine (VIDEO)
Dr. Jeremy Lim is building an Asian microbiome library that could facilitate the discovery of novel therapies for conditions ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to dementia.
New Center To Harness Nature In Climate Change Fight
Researchers at the new research center will also help inform policies to mitigate climate change in Singapore and across the Asia Pacific region.
Pregnant Mums Unlikely To Transmit COVID-19 To Newborns
Four babies born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers did not show signs of infection and remain healthy, according to case reports.
Lucence Develops COVID-19 Sample Stabilization Kits
Lucence has developed a kit that can stabilize COVID-19 test samples and is making 10,000 of the kits freely available to the scientific community.
Jui Lim Appointed As Incoming SGInnovate CEO
A medical doctor by training, Dr. Jui Lim brings over two decades of experience in innovation, research commercialization and investment to SGInnovate.
Why Do Scorpions Glow Under UV Light?
Scientists in Japan have found that scorpions make a fluorescent compound to protect themselves from parasites.
Elusive Kondo Cloud Seen For The First Time
An international team of scientists has observed Kondo clouds, a physical phenomenon first predicted nearly 90 years ago.
Turning Trash Into Treasure (VIDEO)
Managing director of MINIWIZ, Tan Szue Hann, hopes to promote the circular economy with their mobile recycling plants that bring facilities to right where waste is generated.