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L’Oréal Singapore Honors Two Women For Research Excellence

Two outstanding women in science were awarded the L’Oréal Singapore For Women In Science National Fellowship 2017.

Awareness Of Cervical And Breast Cancer Screening Lacking In Indonesia

Scientists in Indonesia have reported that only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, while only five percent of women are aware of breast cancer screening.

Planting The Seeds Of Food Security In Asia

In Asia, the humble rice grain has far-reaching impacts on lives and economies. Dr. Bruce Tolentino of the International Rice Research Institute shares his insights.

New Delhi Smog “Rivals 1952 London”

The PM 2.5 concentration in New Delhi, India is more than twice of Beijing, China, previously the world's most polluted city.

The Genetics Of Aging Revealed In Worms

Scientists in China have discovered how the rate of aging differs among populations by studying the genes of nematode worms.

A New Spin On Quantum Measurements

Researchers have developed a method for quantifying the collective spin motions in a magnet using an elementary quantum-computing device.

Harmful Bacteria Hitch A Ride On Houseflies

Scientists in Singapore have sequenced the genomes of flies and their associated bacteria to demonstrate that flies may be used for disease monitoring.

Giving AI A Fair Trial

Society must carefully weigh the merits and potential pitfalls of advanced AI that can do the work of junior lawyers, make judicial decisions and influence human behavior, said experts at SMU’s Future of Law Conference.

Is This Town Big Enough?

What does Singapore’s recent push towards deep technology mean for the country’s more mature life sciences sector?