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US$3.8 Million Awarded To Tackle Antibacterial Resistance In Thailand
The Global Challenges Research Fund awarded the grant to an interdisciplinary group studying two species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Thailand.
India’s Rich City Dwellers At Higher Risk Of Heart Disease
Higher wealth and urbanization is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease in India, according to household surveys.
Why The Phaethon Asteroid Is Peculiarly Polarized
The Phaethon asteroid reflects less light than previously thought, suggesting that its surface may be made of coarse rubble.
‘Find Your Passion’ May Be Terrible Career Advice
Thinking of passion as a fixed thing to be found can limit your growth and make you more likely to give up in the face of difficulties, researchers say.
Relational Mobility Depends On Where You Live
Through a poll of individuals recruited via Facebook, an international research group has demonstrated that individuals in Asia and the Middle East have low relational mobility.
The Black Box Of Technology
SMU Assistant Professor Juliana Yu Sun is using economic models to demystify the relationship between technology and economic growth.
Calling All Connections: What Social Networks Can Teach Us About Society
The multidisciplinary field of social networks research can shed light on diverse aspects of society, said speakers at SMU LARC’s Social Networks Day Workshop.
On The Trail Of Identity Politics
There is no better place to study identity politics than Southeast Asia, a hotbed of political, ethnic and religious diversity, says SMU Assistant Professor Colm Fox.
Health And Wealth: A Shock To The System
Health shocks can negatively impact the long-term wealth of Singapore’s elderly, according to data from a monthly survey conducted by SMU’s Centre for Research on the Economics of Ageing (CREA).
