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Scientists Twist Sound With Metamaterials

The world's first acoustic field rotator may help to improve the imaging capabilities of medical ultrasound devices, scientists report.

Health

Indonesia’s Economy Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases

According to a recent study, neglected tropical diseases could potentially undermine promising economic and development gains in Indonesia.

Academia

Why Student Wellbeing Really Matters

How do students cope with stress, and how can universities better help them? Prof Chua Wai Fong of the University of New South Wales shares her thoughts.

Features

Who’s Watching The Auditors?

Associate Professor Lim Chee Yeow of the SMU School of Accountancy is studying whether the provision of non-audit services affects the independence of auditors and the quality of their audit work.

Features

Helping Marketing Strategists See The Bigger Picture

Associate Professor Kapil Tuli of the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business studies the impact of marketing strategy on a company’s share price and financial risk.

In the Lab

Newly Discovered Marsupial Engages In Suicidal Sex

The males of the Black-footed Antechinus so exert themselves during mating that most die before their offspring are born.

Features

India Needs Climate-Resilient Sanitation Tech

India needs to integrate climate-resilient sanitation technologies with relevant national policies, says Girija K. Bharat.

Features

For The Internet Age, Taiwan’s ICT Industry Needs A New Model

Taiwan needs to move from manufacturing to software in order to ride the internet wave, writes Andy Yee.

Health

Recommendations For Safer Childbirth In Indonesia

A joint report by U.S. and Indonesian experts has provided recommendations to improve the survival of mothers and newborns in Indonesia.

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