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Finding One’s Identity In A Globalised World

SMU Assistant Professor Hoon Chang Yau argues for the need to move away from an essentialist view of identity to one that is aligned with the complexities of the 21st century.

In the Lab

Tiny Lasers Lead To Faster, Lighter Electronics

Researchers have successfully made the first room temperature lasers from gallium arsenide nanowires.

In the Lab

Chinese, US Scientist One Step Closer To New Superconductors

Researchers may be one step closer to finding new superconductors with the discovery that two distinctly different iron-based compounds share common mechanisms for moving electrons.

In the Lab

First Evidence For Astrophysical Neutrinos

Scientists have discovered the first solid evidence for astrophysical neutrinos, which will lead to new ways of exploring the universe.

Features

Thinking Like An Indian Parent (Part 2)

In Part 2 of an editorial, Professor Pushkar of BITS Pilani-Goa explains why Indian parents are so interested in sending their children to engineering colleges.

Health

Thickness Of Retina May Determine Alzheimer’s Stage

Researchers have found a link between vision loss and Alzheimer's disease based on the thickness of a layer in the retina called the inner nuclear layer.

Health

Kids + Video Games = Good For Mental Health?

Video games can be good for your children's mental health and could help you build stronger relationships with your children, says a study.

Health

Instintictive Drive For Protein Causes Overeating

Our appetite for protein is so powerful that we continue eating until we get the right amount of protein, even if it means consuming far more energy than we need, says a study.

Academia

NTU Launches Three Interactive Digital Media Research Centers

NTU has invested S$90 million and launched three new research centers in interactive digital media.

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