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Why SEA Hosts Very Few ‘Influential Scientific Minds’
Only 22 scientists from South-East Asia were named among the 3,000 Most Influential Scientific Minds, almost two-thirds hailing from Singapore.
Preterm Babies Catch Up By Twelve
Although being born pre-term affects cognitive abilities in babies, a study shows that they are able to catch up by age 12.
A Computer Writes Its Own Fables
No longer the realm of science fiction, researchers have now taught computers to write stories.
Solasia Acquires License For ZIOPHARM’s Darinaparsin
ZIOPHARM could receive up to US$72.2 million from Solasia for the anti-cancer drug darinaparsin.
Can Singapore Be A Technopreneurship Leader?
Dr. Stephen Turner, CTO and founder of Pacific Biosciences, shares his perspectives on the innovation culture in Singapore.
Spinning Solar Cells Into Textiles
Solar cell fibers that can be woven into textiles could power the next generation of wearable devices.
New Drug Could Tackle Dengue
A study shows that Celgosivir could potentially be used to treat dengue fever, a disease for which antivirals currently do not exist.
The Long Road To Financial Derivative Reform
How can we avoid a repeat of the 2008 global financial crisis? SMU Assistant Professor Christopher Chen looks at how today’s huge financial derivatives market can be better regulated for the benefit of the global economy and individual financial consumer.
Good Vs Greed: Balancing Social Norms And Financial Rewards
SMU Assistant Professor Liu Yanju examines how economic agents make decisions when faced with the choice of behaving ethically or increasing their financial gain.
