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This Thin Foam Can Make Buildings Cooler And Quieter
Scientists in Singapore have developed an aerogel composite called Bronx AeroSil that insulates 2.6 times better than conventional insulation foams and blocks 30 percent more outside noise.
Researcher Discovers New Catfish Parasite Species In His Spare Time
Curiosity killed the cat(fish). A Japanese scientist has discovered a new species of fish parasite from invasive catfish he caught out of curiosity.
Singapore Engineers Recognized At ASEAN Engineering Awards
Six engineering projects received the ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Awards and five individuals were conferred the AFEO Honorary Fellowship.
Singaporean Student Wins US$250K Scholarship With Antibiotic Resistance Video
Deanna See is one of two winners of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge with her video on antibiotic resistance, which earned her a US$250,000 scholarship.
It’s The End Of The World As We Know It, So Why Talk About Science?
The shock US election results have thrown into the spotlight the need, more than ever, for science literacy.
Crack In The Earth’s Magnetic Shield Detected
A 2015 geomagnetic storm created cracks in the Earth's magnetic field, allowing cosmic rays to enter our atmosphere.
The Ups And Downs Of Hibernation-Like Daily Torpor
The key to the state of daily torpor, researchers have found, is reduced sensitivity to the fall of body temperature.
Predicting Cytomegalovirus Risk Before Birth
Researchers have developed a method of testing for cytomegalovirus infections during pregnancy, reducing the damage done to developing fetuses.
Brain Training To Reduce Phantom Limb Pain
Training the brain with a robotic prosthetic arm has helped some patients reduce phantom limb pain, study shows.
