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43 New Species Of Scaffold Web Spider Discovered In Asia

Try not to run screaming in the other direction. This discovery increases the number of known scaffold web spider species by 20 percent.

7 Must-Read Stories In October 2016

Sanofi Pasteur's dengue vaccine, low-protein diets and a ‘light-stopping’ experiment were popular in October.

Studying Alzheimer’s With Mutant Worms

Researchers have developed a new worm strain as a model to study the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in the early stages.

MapZ Is The Bacteria’s ‘Rudder’

In single cell experiments, the protein MapZ has been shown to control the rotation of bacteria in response to chemical gradients.

Debunking The Myth Of Password Security

As online security becomes more complex, we need to look beyond text-based user authentication to keep the ‘bad guys’ out, says SMU Associate Professor Gao Debin.

Deconstructing Chit Chat

SMU Assistant Professor Lee Youngki uses mobile sensing technology to study how people communicate with each other.

It’s Not Always About The Money

In defamation cases, SMU Associate Professor Gary Chan believes that a declaration of falsity should be one way for plaintiffs to clear their name.

Thinking About The Mind Behind The Robot At SIRE 2016

Cloud computing has the potential to revolutionize the field of robotics, but there are key considerations to look into before you leap.

After Driverless Cars, Singapore To Test Self-Driving Buses

All aboard! NTU and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore are collaborating on transport research projects into autonomous vehicles and rail network enhancement.