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7 Must-Read Stories In November 2017
Outstanding scientists, ambitious biotech startups, modernized acupuncture and a video of CRISPR in action were the hottest topics of November 2017.
The Philippines Pauses Dengue Vaccine Program
New findings indicate that vaccination could lead to more severe disease in people who have never had a prior dengue infection.
High Temperatures Accelerate Dengue Virus Maturation
A team of researchers in China report that at periods of prolonged high temperatures favor the growth and spread of the dengue virus.
Six Researchers Awarded The 2017 Infosys Prize
Six scientists have been awarded the prestigious Infosys Prize 2017, each receiving US$100,000 for their excellence in research.
Kerry Sieh Elected As AAAS Fellow
Sieh, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore, has been elected as an AAAS fellow for his contributions to paleoseismology and natural hazards research.
The Face Of Future Employment
As more elderly Singaporeans face the prospect of working well into their sixties, the gig economy may become an important avenue of employment.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Amalendu Krishna
Although mathematics is perceived by many as a difficult subject, Professor Amalendu Krishna finds the precision of numbers to be extremely intriguing and intellectually stimulating.
Fossilized Eggs Shed Light On Flying Dinosaurs
Three-dimensionally preserved eggs of pterosaurs reveal the history behind the life cycle of the dinosaur.
Why Some El Niño Events Are Harder To Predict
Current climate prediction models have systematic biases that skew their ability to predict central Pacific El Niño events, researchers say.
