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Spearheading Singapore’s Sustainable Development

Through applied research and industry collaboration, researchers at the Singapore Institute of Technology address sustainability and circularity issues in the key sectors of food, chemical and biotechnology.

Young Adults’ Mental Health In Singapore Need Urgent Attention

A new survey shines a light on the rates of depression and anxiety among Singapore’s youth.

Celebrating Groundbreaking Science With The Asian Scientist 100

The exceptional researchers featured on the Asian Scientist 100 (2023 Edition) are pushing the boundaries of their fields and improving the lives of people and the environment we live in.

The Future Is Fermentation

Fermentation can do more than make food taste better and last longer—it may hold the key to building a more resilient, sustainable global food system.

Caring For The Caregivers

COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated the mental toll of being a healthcare worker especially in low-resource settings in Asia. As we move toward a new normal, governments, hospitals and mental health experts are beginning to support the neglected community of health care workers, but many challenges are yet to be addressed.

Adenovirus Outbreak Has Infected Thousands Of Children In India

Researchers recommend monitoring adenovirus mutations and developing vaccines.

Trailblazing Women In Science

To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, we spoke to five women scientists from Asia who are breaking barriers and leading their fields. They also have a message for younger women researchers.

Novel Membranes For Better Wastewater Treatment

A collaboration between the Singapore Institute of Technology and local startup SideStroem Water Technologies aims to optimize lab-scale nanofiltration-type forward osmosis membranes for industrial water recycling.

Unlocking Trust With Open Science Communication

At the Global Young Scientists Summit held earlier this year in Singapore, three distinguished speakers encouraged an audience of young researchers to communicate honestly, passionately and with an open mind.