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Laying The Foundation For A Resilient Asia

Tapping Asia’s growing expertise in disaster risk communication, the Understanding Risk Asia 2021 conference explored how building trust is vital to building resilient communities.

Carving A Niche–Interview With Jacqueline Chen Of Nordic Innovation House Singapore

Nordic Innovation House Singapore taps into its vast network of partners to offer Nordic businesses a leg up as they work to enter the Southeast Asian market.
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Taking Matters Into Robotic Hands

Researchers from South Korea have built a highly dextrous robotic hand capable of tactile sensation, precise grasping and tool manipulation.

Making MRI Machines Cheaper And More Accessible

A new MRI machine designed by researchers in Hong Kong could cost less than US$20,000 to build and operate using a standard AC power outlet.

From The Eyes Of A Child: The Launch Of My Coronavirus Story

Published by Wildtype Media Group and authored by Professor Leo Yee Sin, My Coronavirus Story describes the COVID-19 pandemic from a child’s perspective.
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Five Receive 2021 President’s Science And Technology Awards In Singapore

Singapore has recognized five researchers with the 2021 President’s Science and Technology Awards for pushing the country's frontiers in biomedicine and engineering.

Singapore Recognizes Rising Research Talent At The 2021 Young Scientist Awards

From quantum computing to neuroscience, three young researchers take the year's top honors for their contributions to Singapore’s scientific landscape.

Igniting Innovation — An Interview With George Heng Of SenzeHub

Embracing open innovation has helped SenzeHub to develop useful and commercial solutions in the form of healthcare wearables.
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2022 Declared International Year Of Basic Sciences For Sustainable Development

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2022 as the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, recognizing the role of basic research to achieve the Sustainable Development goals by 2030.