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7 Must-Read Stories In January 2018

Stories from our January 2018 print issues of Asian Scientist Magazine and Supercomputing Asia got the most attention this month, alongside articles on cancer and curiosity.

A Deep Dive Into Tech

Asian Scientist Magazine finds out how Dr. Finian Tan—chairman of Vickers Venture Partners and one of Baidu’s earliest backers—brings his technical background and industry knowledge to bear on multimilliondollar investment decisions.

Facing Up To The Future

With facial recognition technology now widely used in law enforcement and in consumer devices, has privacy become a relic of the past?

Sense And Sustainability

Cheap, easy-to-install sensors, improved wireless networking technologies and powerful big data analytics are helping businesses cut costs and go green at the same time.

Electrifying The Wastewater Sector

Hydroleap’s electrocoagulation technology is helping a diverse range of industries deal with their wastewater in a more eco-friendly manner.

Hitting The Master SWITCH For Innovation

At #SWITCHSG17, innovators, entrepreneurs and many more gathered to reimagine the future—and to work on using technology to get us there.

Security Made Simple

Internet of Things devices only have so much bandwidth and power. MicroSec is developing security solutions small enough to fit these constraints but strong enough to withstand attacks.

From Dwellings To Digital Assets

Singapore-based startup REIDAO’s novel use of blockchain technology is poised to level the playing field in real estate investment.

From New Kid On The Block To Blockbuster Tech

Singapore-based startups are using blockchain technology to keep track of everything from dollars to diplomas and deliveries.