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The Future Of Food
Technological advancements may have saved us once during the Green Revolution, but will they be able to deal with the food challenges of tomorrow? Sim Shuzhen investigates.
Science By The 99 Percent
Crowdsourced research might be a democratic way to engage the public in scientific issues and provide researchers with much needed resources.
Reducing Population No Environmental ‘Quick Fix’
Even with stringent fertility restrictions or a catastrophic event, the world population is expected to increase by five to ten billion more people by 2100.
The Key To Worm Longevity & Fertility
The daf-31 gene seems to be able to both extend the lifespan and enhance the fertility of nematode worms.
Monkeys Emerge As Malaria Reservoirs In Malaysia
A rare strain of malaria is beginning to take hold in Malaysia, driven by increasing contact between humans and monkeys.
US$80 Million Center Lights Up Singapore’s Photonics Research
The Photonics Institute at the Nanyang Technological University will be one of the most advanced in the world.
How A Single Hormone Plays Two Roles
The trick to performing the two different functions of season sensing or metabolic regulation is glycosylation, researchers say.
The Chromosomal Catastrophes Behind Esophageal Cancer
A study using whole genome sequencing has shown that esophageal cancer patients have highly mutated and rearranged genomes.
Pests, Clones & The Imperiled Banana
The global banana trade is dominated by a single clone: the Cavendish. However, the ease and affordability of growing a single variety comes at a heavy price, Zaria Gorvett writes.
