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Coral Reefs May Exacerbate Tsunami-Type Waves

Scientists have shown that coral reefs may make sea storms worse, recommending a re-evaluation of risks for seaside towns sheltered by reefs.

In the Lab

A Synthetic Polymer That Walks

Researchers have developed a polymer that has muscle-like qualities, stretching and contracting to 'walk' in response to temperature changes.

Features

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Patrick Casey

It's been ten years since the launch of the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore. Professor Patrick Casey shares his thoughts on what the school has achieved and what lies ahead.

In the Lab

How Some Galaxies Get Their Second Bar

Differences in temperature between the inner and outer disks could explain how double-barred galaxies form.

In the Lab

Insect-Inspired Robots Hop On Water

By studying how water striders do it, researchers have designed a robot that uses surface tension to walk on water.

In the Lab

Powerful Lasers Shed Light On Vision

Using the most powerful laser in the world, scientists have solved the structure of the GPCR rhodopsin to unprecedented detail.

Health

The Cost-Effectiveness Of Treating Hypertension In China

Treating patients with anti-hypertensives could prevent up to a million cardiovascular events in China each year.

In the Lab

Long-Range Allergy Gene Found

A genetic variant present in 20 percent of the population has been linked to allergy-causing inflammation.

Features

Shining A Spotlight On Singapore’s Most Vulnerable

At a recent launch event organised by SMU’s Lien Centre for Social Innovation, three reports were released on how best to meet the needs of vulnerable communities in Singapore.

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