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You’d Be Able To Smell Your Virtual World Soon

Scientists have developed soft and flexible wearables that recreate a wide range of smells for virtual reality applications.
Dr Ong Sin Tiong

Looking Back And Ahead: How A Scientist In Singapore Breaks Ground In Cancer Research

Known for his work on chronic myeloid leukemia, Dr Ong Sin Tiong at Duke-NUS Medical School continues to shed light on the mechanisms of drug resistance in this hematologic cancer.

Accelerating Decarbonization: Fugaku In The Race To Net Zero

In a race against time, researchers are tapping into the computational power of Fugaku to solve our world’s pressing carbon problem.

A New Ultrafast Camera Captures Molecular Dynamics In Cells

A new imaging technique can capture dynamic interactions of single molecules at 10,000 frames per second.

Powerhouse Women Engineers Of Our Time

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day 2023, we look at the exceptional work of five trailblazing female engineers who are shattering gender stereotypes in the field.

Why Are There So Few Women in Ecology

Women scientists continue to be underrepresented in ecology and evolution research, shows a study.

Human ‘Blood Microbiome’ Disproved

In the most comprehensive study to date, Singaporean researchers have debunked the existence of a shared microbial community in healthy human blood. The breakthrough offers a vital baseline to prevent transfusion-related sepsis.

Trapping Toxins to Prevent Sepsis

Researchers from Singapore have developed synthetic nanonets, which catch bacterial toxins and pro-inflammatory cytokine molecules, offering potential breakthroughs in sepsis treatment.

Saving Tigers Helped Reduce India’s Carbon Emissions

Research shows that tiger conservation interventions prevented forest loss, leading to reduced emissions and ecosystem benefits.