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Vitamin C Might Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis

Scientists have discovered that vitamin C promotes the repair of the myelin sheath surrounding neurons, making it a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis.

Academia

Professor Shuji Saito Receives 2018 Humboldt Research Award

Professor Shuji Saito of Tokyo Institute of Technology received the award for his research in mathematics.

Features

Riding AI’s Ripple Effect

Artificial intelligence technologies are already making a profound impact on businesses and individuals. Panelists at an event organized by SGInnovate discuss what’s in store for the future.

Features

Ready For Liftoff

With technological advances lowering barriers to entry for startups and smaller players, it’s all systems go for Singapore space tech.

Features

When AI Gets Leaner And Meaner

New AI approaches that require less data and computational power are changing the game for tech giants and startups alike, said speakers at the INSEAD Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Festival.

Features

A Virtual Blueprint For Success

It’s not all fun and games with virtual reality—Singapore startup VRcollab is shaking up the construction industry with its VR approach to building design and review.

Pharma

Johnson & Johnson Innovation Invests US$3.9 Million In Singapore R&D

Three Singapore-based teams working on myopia, cancer and liver disease will receive funding over the next three years.

Features

Tech For The 99 Percent

As technological disruption reshapes societies and economies the world over, industry leaders need to consider how technology can be harnessed for the public good, instead of just for a fortunate few.

Features

The Business Of Space

Smaller, cheaper, lighter, leaner. Welcome to the ‘NewSpace’ era, where starting a space tech company doesn’t have to be rocket science.

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