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Singapore’s Top Scientists Honored at PSTA 2014

Three women and five men have been awarded Singapore's top scientific honors at the President's Science and Technology Awards 2014.

US$80 Million Center Lights Up Singapore’s Photonics Research

The Photonics Institute at the Nanyang Technological University will be one of the most advanced in the world.

Incorporating Renewables With A Hybrid Micro-Grid

The Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator-Singapore (REIDS) will be the region's first hybrid micro-grid.

Revolutionary New Tool For Joining Peptides

Scientists at NTU have discovered an enzyme that can join peptides 10,000 times faster than before.

Fending Off Dengue With Insecticide-Treated Uniforms

Insecticide-treated uniforms could be a cost-effective way of keeping dengue at bay, scientists say.

NTU, UNESCO Create Science Kits For Developing Nations

Science learning kits jointly developed by NTU and UNESCO aim to help students in developing nations get hands on experience.

7 Must-Read Stories In September 2014

Japan features heavily in September's top stories, with the first iPS transplant, an unexpected dengue outbreak and prize winning immunologists. But watch out for India too!

Doubling Up Perovskite For Efficient Water Splitting

By combining perovskite solar cells with cheap water splitting catalysts, scientists have developed a highly efficient method of producing both oxygen and hydrogen from water.

2-In-1 Motors Boost Electric Vehicle Range

By combining the traditional motor with the air-conditioning compressor, researchers have increased the range of electric vehicles by 15 to 20 percent.