Tan Eng King – Asian Scientist Magazine

Microsoft AI Masters Mahjong

Mahjong, a Chinese game of strategy, intuition and chance, is no challenge for an artificial intelligence program developed by Microsoft Research Asia.

In the Lab

Chimps And Bonobos Track Eye Gaze Like Humans

Chimpanzees and bonobos share the contrasting color pattern seen in human eyes, which makes it easy for them to detect the direction of someone's gaze from a distance.

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The Case For Cross-ownership

Different firms having the same owners has been criticized as anti-competitive, but could there also be some benefits of cross-ownership? SMU researchers think there is more to the debate.

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The (Software) Bug Doctor

SMU Associate Professor David Lo has developed automated solutions to help software developers efficiently detect and repair defects in their code.

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Deciding How Much To Disclose

Corporate executives weigh benefits against costs when deciding how much to reveal about their companies, says SMU Professor Zhang Liandong.

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The Science Of Making Good Choices

If our lives are the sum of all our choices, then we would benefit from talking to SMU Assistant Professor Xue Jingyi, who studies decision-making that involves risk or ambiguity.

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Connecting The Dots In Urban Mobility Data

SMU Associate Professor Zheng Baihua is developing methods to help researchers explore the many dimensions of urban mobility data.

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Universities And Governments: Partnering For Possibilities

There is no place for silos in the smart cities of the future, said experts at the QS in Conversation seminar on university-public sector partnerships held at SMU.

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Mindfulness Can Help Middle Managers Avoid Burnout, Study Says

New research suggests that mindfulness training programs can be particularly valuable for the well-being of middle managers.

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