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Why Some People Need Less Sleep

Using a newly developed method for monitoring mouse sleep cycles, researchers identified a gene which allows mice to survive on less sleep than normal.

The Surprising Effects Of Light On Kids

Research suggests that light exposure influences the weight of preschool children—raising questions about how we approach issues like child obesity.

Japanese Research Institutes Partner On Cosmology Project

The partnership between Japan's Kavli IPMU and the Institute of Statistical Mathematics will bring statistics, data analytics and modeling to the field of astronomy.

Delhi Tackles Air Pollution With Trial Car Ban

To address the ever-constant threat of air pollution in the city, Delhi's government has introduced an odd-even car ban for two weeks.

A Microchip That Can Mimic Bone Tissues

This microchip accurately predicts and reproduces the physiological phenomena that occur in human and animal bone tissues.

Seaweed Extract May Boost Rice Production

This gamma-radiated seaweed extract can increase rice production by about a third and guard against major pests.

Be Inspired By The Best & Brightest In Science

The Global Young Scientists Summit 2016 will gather an elite group of scientific luminaries and technology leaders in Singapore to inspire the next generation.

The Seesaw Of Supply And Demand

SMU Assistant Professor Pradeep Varakantham takes on complex urban challenges by dynamically and continuously matching supply with demand.

Soaps, Sitcoms And Self

SMU Assistant Professor Gao Yang explores how young, educated urban Chinese engage with and relate to US television shows.