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Fujitsu, A*STAR & SMU To Tackle Urban Challenges
The new Center of Excellence aims to turn Singapore into a “living lab”, using analytics and computational social sciences to develop solutions that address urban challenges
Diverse Patterns Controlled By A Single Gene
Variations in a single gene, apt-like, can lead up to 15 different patterns of coloration in caterpillars.
Hiding In The Reefs Protects Epaulette Sharks From CO2
The oceans are getting more acidic, but living in the reefs has helped epaulette sharks cope, scientists say.
Insects Benefit From Good Leadership Too
Unlike other social animals, leadership in steel-blue sawfly groups is mutually beneficial for both leaders and followers.
Detecting Pancreatic Cancer Early
A study of 766 pancreatic cancer patients suggests that there are genetic factors driving the disease.
Watson Goes To School
The partnership between IBM and NUS gives students a chance to work with the latest in cognitive computing technology.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2014
Japan features heavily in September's top stories, with the first iPS transplant, an unexpected dengue outbreak and prize winning immunologists. But watch out for India too!
The Unexamined Diversity Of The Coral Triangle
Previously unstudied museum collections have prompted a re-evaluation of the biodiversity of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Vitamin D Protects Babies From Respiratory Infections
Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy seems to help prevent babies from getting respiratory infections after birth.