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From Algorithms To Analysts
Algorithmic trading, information acquisition and analyst work-life balance were just a few of the diverse topics discussed at the SMU School of Accounting Research Symposium.
Setting The Pace Of Public-Private Partnerships
Smart city collaborations between the public and private sectors require a careful balance of speed, innovation and risk management.
Water-Chlorinating Device Keeps Diarrhea Away
Using a device that automatically chlorinates water at public taps, scientists in Bangladesh and the US have managed to reduce child diarrhea by almost a quarter in urban Bangladesh.
How To Mend A Heart: Use Two Types Of Stem Cells
Researchers in Hong Kong have discovered that a combination of stem cells promotes better healing of the heart.
‘Iceberg Effect’ Slows Down Global Warming Down South
Using computer simulations of climate change, scientists in South Korea and the US have found that icebergs may be key to slowing down warming of the Southern hemisphere.
Sleepless In Asia
Young adults in Asia get the least sleep worldwide due to cultural habits, according to a study by an international team of scientists.
How Birth Shapes The Baby’s Skin Microbiome
The mode of delivery at birth has long term consequences on a child’s skin microbiome, say scientists in China.
Made Simple: Selecting The Sex Of Offspring
A research group in Japan has identified a chemical that affects sperm bearing the Y chromosome differently from those bearing the X chromosome.
Need Information? Just Ask The Auditors
With their extensive knowledge of firms’ inner workings, auditors can act as a conduit for the dissemination of tax savings strategies between companies, says SMU Associate Professor Lim Chee Yeow.
