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When Scientists Make Alphabet Soup
Though sometimes cheesy, acronymns help make complex terms more manageable and memorable. Sim Shuzhen takes us through some of the best examples.
Ocean Primed For More El Niño
A study of 60 years of coral records reveals that the oceans are getting warmer, potentially altering the patterns of rainfall and drought.
Making Bone Marrow Transplants Safer
A drug already approved for rheumatoid arthritis could also help prevent graft-versus-host disease in bone marrow transplant recipients.
Changing Magnetic States
Scientists have demonstrated a new type of spin gas-liquid transition in quantum magnets.
Putting The Brakes On DNA Replication
Modifying histone by adding a single molecule of ubiquitin can help to slow down DNA replication and prevent errors during times of cellular stress.
Expect Drastic Increase In Dengue Driven By Climate Change
Researchers predict that rising temperatures will have a "devastating" impact on Asia-Pacific countries struggling with dengue.
Running The Treadmill Of Corporate Disclosures
SMU Assistant Professor Holly Yang studies corporate disclosures, a practice whereby companies provide earnings forecasts to guide investors and stock market analysts.
Building Models From The Bottom Up
Assistant Professor Cheng Shih-Fen of the SMU School of Information Systems builds agent-based models to better understand complex systems and optimise their performances.
Enhancing Creativity Through Multiculturalism
Associate Professor Angela Leung at the SMU School of Social Sciences finds that multicultural experience is a useful lens through which to analyse creative performance.
