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Staying On The Right Side Of Information Technology
The Internet has become a big part of our everyday life, but we are often unaware of the legal implications of our online activities. SMU Associate Professor Warren Chik tracks the developments of this emerging field.
Text Mining: The Gold Rush Of Big Data
Assistant Professor Jiang Jing, a data analyst expert from the SMU School of Information Systems, performs data mining on social media platforms to gain insights.
Keeping Data Under Lock And Key
In light of the recent revelations on mass surveillance programmes, SMU Professor Pang Hwee Hwa’s research into enhancing data privacy may bring relief to both companies and individuals alike.
Math Confirms Dinosaur Classification
Scientists have used mathematical and statistical methods to ascertain the classification of the dinosaur Serendipacerotops arthurcclarkei.
Boron Molecular To Take RAFT Large Scale
The licensing agreement between CSIRO and Boron Molecular aims to make RAFT polymers accessible and affordable, promoting the adoption of the technology.
Test For Prostate Cancer Using Semen
A microRNA-based test for prostate cancer could help distinguish aggressive tumors from slow growing ones and prevent unnecessary biopsies.
Twins Talk Less At Two
An Australian study shows that twins at age two have twice the rate of late language emergence compared to single-born children, a figure that is worse for identical twins than non-identical twins.
Heart Failure Hits Asians Earlier
A study of 8,000 heart failure patients shows that heart failure occurs at a much younger age for Asians, who develop the disease a good decade before people in Western countries.
Guideline Adherence Reduces Pneumonia In Stroke Patients
Closer adherence to treatment guidelines issued by the American Heart Association resulted in a 15 percentage point drop in pneumonia in stroke patients.
