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Making MRI Machines Cheaper And More Accessible

A new MRI machine designed by researchers in Hong Kong could cost less than US$20,000 to build and operate using a standard AC power outlet.

From The Eyes Of A Child: The Launch Of My Coronavirus Story

Published by Wildtype Media Group and authored by Professor Leo Yee Sin, My Coronavirus Story describes the COVID-19 pandemic from a child’s perspective.
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Five Receive 2021 President’s Science And Technology Awards In Singapore

Singapore has recognized five researchers with the 2021 President’s Science and Technology Awards for pushing the country's frontiers in biomedicine and engineering.

Singapore Recognizes Rising Research Talent At The 2021 Young Scientist Awards

From quantum computing to neuroscience, three young researchers take the year's top honors for their contributions to Singapore’s scientific landscape.

Igniting Innovation — An Interview With George Heng Of SenzeHub

Embracing open innovation has helped SenzeHub to develop useful and commercial solutions in the form of healthcare wearables.
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2022 Declared International Year Of Basic Sciences For Sustainable Development

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2022 as the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, recognizing the role of basic research to achieve the Sustainable Development goals by 2030.

Pretty Grape: How Grape Seed Extract Makes Mice Live Longer

Research from China demonstrates that a flavonoid extracted from grape seeds increases the lifespan of old mice by killing cells that promote aging.

When Two Wastewater Treatment Methods Are Better Than One

Coupling two popular chemical processes leads to better organic pollutant removal than either method alone, say researchers from India and Saudi Arabia.

The Maverick Who Gave Machines The Gift Of Sight

Professor Kunihiko Fukushima took inspiration from the biological brain to create one of the first artificial neural networks. Here’s how he continues to advance the world of artificial intelligence.