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Researchers Warn Of Little-Known Bacterial Disease
Melioidosis is likely to be present in most of the tropics, including 34 countries where it has never been reported, researchers say.
China Launches Its Own Million Dollar ‘Nobel’ Prize
From 2017, the privately funded Future Science Awards will recognize the achievements of Chinese scientists in the life sciences and materials science.
Singapore Needs To Nurture Curiosity, Says President Tan
At the closing ceremony of the Global Young Scientists Summit 2016 last Friday, President Tony Tan emphasized the need to nurture a sense of curiosity in future generations.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Even though she wasn't given an opportunity to study science earlier in life, retired NUS botany Professor Gloria Lim eventually made a name for herself in mycology.
Growing A Research Culture
Lim Pin, the National University of Singapore's longest-serving vice-chancellor, was instrumental in Singapore's journey to becoming the medical research hub that it is today.
Discovery Of Most Powerful Supernova To Date
Researchers have observed a super-luminous supernova explosion which is twice as powerful as the previous record holder.
Fatty Acid Balance During Pregnancy Affects Offspring’s Brain
Fish, an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, have been found to have a beneficial effect on fetal brain formation within the womb.
Report Emphasizes STEM Education For Higher Skills
A report by the UN Development Program points to a shift in the types of jobs that are now outsourced and offshored towards ones with higher skills, particularly in information and communications technology.
Scientists Should Engage The Public, Says GYSS 2016 Panel
Scientists themselves need to help educate the public on the work they do, say panelists at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2016.
