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Laying The Foundation For A Resilient Asia
Tapping Asia’s growing expertise in disaster risk communication, the Understanding Risk Asia 2021 conference explored how building trust is vital to building resilient communities.
Five Receive 2021 President’s Science And Technology Awards In Singapore
Singapore has recognized five researchers with the 2021 President’s Science and Technology Awards for pushing the country's frontiers in biomedicine and engineering.
Singapore Recognizes Rising Research Talent At The 2021 Young Scientist Awards
From quantum computing to neuroscience, three young researchers take the year's top honors for their contributions to Singapore’s scientific landscape.
Bracing For Impact With Tougher Helmets
By developing a tough new plastic, a Singapore-France team engineered stronger bicycle helmets to minimize the risk of critical head injuries.
Turning Tamarind Shells Into Energy Stores
No longer relegated to the trash bins, tamarind fruit shells can be converted into carbon nanosheets used in energy storage devices.
Finding Peace Among The (Vertical) Plants
Need to relax? Looking at vertical greenery might just do the trick, say scientists from Singapore.
Forming New Neurons With Help From Gut Microbes
According to scientists, gut microbes that metabolize tryptophan release molecules that stimulate the production of new neurons in the adult brain.
Meet The Magnet-Controlled Miniature Robots
Measuring the size of a grain of rice, these new miniature robots can move across three dimensions with the help of magnetic fields.
Uncovering The Secrets Of The World’s Toughest Materials
Hexagonal boron nitride’s (h-BN) exceptional toughness comes from its unique structure and composition, helping the material withstand greater stress.
