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Deadlier Than COVID-19, Dengue Puts Survivors At Higher Risk Of Health Issues
Dengue survivors are 55 percent more likely to experience heart complications than those who recovered from COVID-19.
“Worm Gut” Bacteria Might Help Speed Up Plastic Degradation
Scientists in Singapore isolated gut bacteria of super worms and demonstrated how they can help cut plastic pollution.
Women Transforming Science
On this International Women’s Day, Asian Scientist Magazine speaks to six inspiring women in STEM who are leading their fields and have messages for younger women scientists in the region.
Breaking Down Walls With Scientific Breakthroughs
Dr Tan Pei Leng emerged the winner of SGInnovate’s Falling Walls Lab Singapore 2023. She hopes to meet collaborators who can take her research from bench to bedside at the International Summit this November.
Filtering Poisons With Seeds
Waste from vegetable oil manufacturing could cheaply and effectively remove toxic heavy metals from contaminated water, find a Singaporean-Swiss research team.
Watching Out For Depression Risk
Scientists from Singapore have developed a machine learning program to predict depression risk based on vital signs tracked by wearables.
Transforming Food Waste Into Wonder
Creative techniques that repurpose food waste into a range of valuable products are giving even fruit peels and fish scales a new lease on life.
Supercomputers To The Rescue!
With high performance computing tools, Singapore is bolstering its response to emerging threats such as infectious diseases and climate change.
Smart Packaging To Keep Food Fresh For Longer
A smart food packaging material with antimicrobial properties, developed by a Singaporean-American team, could extend the shelf life of fresh produce.
Turning Pollen Into Printing Ink
Researchers from Singapore have repurposed sunflower pollen into a sustainable and affordable bioprinting ink with applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery.
