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Could The Energy Internet Actually Work?

Researchers have suggested that the energy internet—distributing electricity in a similar fashion to the actual internet—is an upgrade over the existing outdated electrical grid.

Academia

Former Chairman Of Shell Singapore Awarded IChemE Honorary Fellowship

Lee Tzu Yang was recognized by the Institution of Chemical Engineers for his commitment to Singapore’s growth in the petroleum and petrochemicals sector.

2016 President’s Science and Technology Awardees Announced

Three individuals and a team comprising four parties in Singapore have been awarded the President’s Science and Technology Awards, presented by President Tony Tan Keng Yam.

Health

50% Of Myanmar’s Population Has High Cholesterol

Unhealthy lifestyles have been blamed as hypertension and high cholesterol rates in Myanmar rise to worrying levels.

Academia

Singaporean & Norwegian Universities To Collaborate On Sustainability

Nanyang Technological University and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have signed agreements to collaborate on research in renewable energy, electric transportation and smart grids.

In the Lab

Cut Calories To Prevent Deadly Blood Vessel Bursts

Calorie intake could be an effective, yet simple way for the early prevention of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Features

Tiangong Falls Out Of The Sky, China Must Ask Itself Why

Could the prospect of burning debris from Tiangong-1 raining down on Earth herald a new area of cooperation between space agencies?

In the Lab

Renewable Energy For The Philippines Through Second-Gen Biomass

Elmar Villota hopes to strengthen renewable energy capabilities in the Philippines through research into converting second-generation biomass to biofuels and other useful products.

In the Lab

This Chip Can Detect Inflammation In Diabetics

Researchers in Singapore have developed a quick test to detect inflammation in diabetic patients.

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