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Towards Gender Parity In Asian Science & Tech
Gender imbalances in science and technology participation throughout Asia are a missed opportunity to capture the potential of the best scientists, says Ms. Danièle A. Castle.
WIPO’s Patent Pool Yet To Deliver New Drug Candidates
Although the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) project to facilitate patent sharing has been running for three years, no new drugs are currently in development.
Drones Zero In On Himalayan Glaciers
Drones could be a cost-effective and accurate way of studying glaciers in inaccessible Himalayan mountains, deepening our understanding of the impacts of climate change.
Dengue Down But Not Out In Sri Lanka
Although Sri Lanka has seen a drastic drop in the number of dengue deaths, infection rates remain high and a cause for concern.
Counting The Cost: Hepatitis C Treatment In Asia
How should decisions about the cost effectiveness of hepatitis C treatments be made? Rebecca Tan finds out what the experts think at the inaugural Singapore Hepatitis Conference held at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Center from 6-7 June 2014.
US$35 Firewall For Security Hygiene In Developing World
Researchers have built a firewall based on the Raspberry Pi system that could enhance cybersecurity in the developing world.
Getting Into The Mind Of The Consumer
Assistant Professor Hannah Chang of the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business studies the science behind how consumers make decisions.
Staying On The Right Side Of Information Technology
The Internet has become a big part of our everyday life, but we are often unaware of the legal implications of our online activities. SMU Associate Professor Warren Chik tracks the developments of this emerging field.
Text Mining: The Gold Rush Of Big Data
Assistant Professor Jiang Jing, a data analyst expert from the SMU School of Information Systems, performs data mining on social media platforms to gain insights.
