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Singapore’s HSA Approves Digital Therapeutic For Substance Use Disorder

reSET is a 12-week prescription treatment for substance use disorder.

Coronavirus Antibodies Faded Quickly In Asymptomatic COVID-19: Study

Antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus faded within two to three months after infection in asymptomatic patients, finds a Chinese study.

Taal Volcanic Eruption Could Trigger El Niño

The 2020 Taal volcanic eruption could prompt El Niño warming next winter, with potentially severe consequences on the global climate.

Why Volcanic Eruptions Reduce Rainfall

The stronger the El Niño warming triggered by a volcanic eruption, the greater the subsequent reduction in global rainfall, researchers say.

China Uses Quantum Satellite To Send ‘Secret Key’ Over 1,000km

They were able to exchange a cryptographic key over 1,000 kilometers, illustrating the possibility of a future global quantum communication network.

The Unique Genetics Of Diabetes In East Asians

Researchers have found 61 new genetic variants that are linked to type 2 diabetes in East Asians, which could help to personalize treatment for the chronic disease.

Carving A Niche—An Interview With Dr Jason Tang Of The EWTCOI

The Environmental & Water Technology Centre of Innovation aims to help industry partners translate ideas into innovations that support a more sustainable environment.

Singapore Grants ‘Conditional’ Approval For Remdesivir

Singapore's Health Sciences Authority has granted conditional approval of remdesivir as a treatment for patients with severe COVID-19.

Sinovac’s CoronaVac Shows Positive Early Results

Sinovac’s vaccine candidate for COVID-19 showed favorable immunogenicity and safety profiles in Phase I/II clinical trials.