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Fossils From China Show History Of Plants Colonizing Land

The formation of deep soils millions of years ago allowed the first trees to survive, and this may have occurred much earlier than once thought, according to a study.

Features

Mysteries Of The Unseen World Reveals A Stunning Microscopic Realm

Using time-lapse photography, this short film screened at Science Centre Singapore's Omni-Theatre peels away layers of ordinary life to reveal hidden marvels beneath.

Features

Whose Wrong, Whose Liability

Determining who is legally answerable for a wrong in the civil context can be complicated, but research being done by SMU Associate Professor Lee Pey Woan is helping to clear the air.

In the Lab

Did That Extinct Mammal Live On Land Or In Water? Look At Its Rib Cage

An index based on the resistance of an animal's rib cage to gravitational compression can shed light on the lifestyles of extinct creatures.

Features

Embracing Futuristic Technology For Asia’s Growth

Panel speakers at the Leaders in Science forum discussed the importance of embracing technologies of the future.

7 Must-Read Stories In July 2016

A list of India’s top scientists and features on Singapore’s scientific pioneers made for popular reads in July 2016.

Health

Heat Is Melting Productivity In Southeast Asia

Climate change effects in the region could slash work hours by up to 40 percent by 2050, according to studies.

Technology

Leading The Disruption Of Tissue Imaging

HistoIndex offers fully-automated, stain- and label-free imaging systems, assisting scientists and clinicians in delivering purely objective tissue assessments and taking the guesswork out of tissue diagnosis.

In the Lab

Researchers Discover A New Pathway For That Annoying Itch

Scratching below the surface of itch signaling, researchers have discovered a new type of calcium ion channel that transmits multiple types of itch.

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