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Bringing The MIT Blueprint To Singapore’s R&D Startup Community
Dr. Howard Califano, director of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Innovation Centre, on what to expect from Singapore’s R&D startup sector over the next five years.
Switch Off For Earth Hour Tonight At 8:30pm Local Time
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature's Earth Hour movement hopes to shine a light on climate change by encouraging people around the world to switch off non-essential lights for an hour tonight.
New Frog Species Discovered In India’s Wastelands
The amphibian, named after the laterite rock formations where it was found, could be used to draw attention to the ecological importance of the area.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Benjamin Tee
Benjamin Tee develops electronic skin which can sense mechanical forces and self-heal repeatably—particularly useful for robotics and prosthetics.
Medtech Looks East: Interview With APACMed CEO Fredrik Nyberg
Innovation in medical technology is shifting to Asia, says Mr. Fredrik Nyberg, CEO of APACMed.
Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
Screening for variations in the NUDT15 gene could help reduce the dangerous side effects of a commonly used leukemia drug.
Fossils And Family Traditions
What do you do when your son insists that science trumps everything—even festive occasions and school?
Asia’s Legal Tiger
The growing globalisation of Singapore’s legal profession presents both opportunities and challenges, says SMU Associate Professor Goh Yihan.
To Consume Or To Conserve
How do economic conditions change consumer preferences when it comes to energy conservation? SMU Assistant Professor Anirban Mukherjee finds out.
