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Nikhil Srivastava Awarded 2014 George Pólya Prize
Nikhil Srivastava has won this year's George Pólya Prize for solving a 50 year old mathematical problem.
Clinician-Researcher Iain Tan Wins 2014 Singapore Youth Award
In recognition of his contributions to cancer research in both the clinic and the lab, Dr. Iain Tan has been awarded the 2014 Singapore Youth Award.
James Best Appointed Dean Of NTU’s Medical School
Professor James Best, a pioneering diabetes clinician with 30 years of experience in medical leadership, has been appointed the Dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine.
Kailas Wins 2014 Rolex Award For Science & Health
Ms. Neeti Kailas has won the 2014 Young Laureate for Science & Health for her invention of a portable device to screen newborns for hearing impairment.
High Stakes Science: Controversial Stem Cell Papers Retracted
The retraction of the controversial STAP cell papers should stimulate much needed discussions on scientific reform, Rebecca Tan writes.
Biocon’s Mazumdar-Shaw Awarded 2014 Global Economy Prize
Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of Indian biopharmaceutical Biocon, has been awared the 2014 Global Economy Prize at the Kiel Institute's 100th anniversary celebrations.
Japan & ADB Establish US$17 Million Low-Carbon Tech Fund
The US$17.65 million Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism aims to help developing countries embrace low carbon technologies by overcoming the barriers of high initial investment.
RIKEN’s K Computer Tops 2014 Supercomputer Rankings
The K computer at RIKEN has come out tops in the 2014 Graph 500 supercomputer ranking, beating Sequoia and Mira from the United States.
Sanjaya Rajaram Awarded 2014 World Food Prize
Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram has been awarded the 2014 World Food Prize for his groundbreaking research in wheat breeding that spurred the Green Revolution.
