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Did Science Really Say I Should Eat This?

Coffee, chocolate and wine are all good for me, because science says so? Think again, writes Sim Shuzhen in this month's Bug Report.

Experiments In Science Journalism

Science journalism is under pressure, but just like in science itself, the solution(s) are experimental.

Test Scores And Dumplings

Yes, kids from dumpling-eating countries seem to do extraordinarily well on math and science tests, but at what cost?

Discrimination In Science: Gender & Geography

While science is supposed to be objective and gender-blind, many scientists still hold on to inherent biases.

Beyond Food & Fuel: The Tragedy & Complexity Of Refugee Health

As the Rohingya refugee crisis continues to unfold, the international community urgently needs to come up with a stronger response than stopgap measures of providing food and fuel.

The Slow Road To Stamping Out Neglected Diseases

Slow progressing but debilitating foot diseases are among the most neglected conditions in the world.

Helping My Son Find His Tribe

It's not always a choice between science or sports, but more of letting each child work out his or her own personality and preferences.

Singapore: A Nation Of Nerds?

We've got super maths whizzes and sky-high myopia rates, which makes us a nation of nerds, right?

The Stages Of A PhD

Been there, done that. But for those of you who haven't, here's a glimpse of the future…