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Engineering Microbes For Urban Farming
By defining biological components involved in chemical synthesis as standard DNA cassettes for bacteria, scientists in Singapore hope to give urban farming a boost.
A Vision To Tackle Myopia In Singapore
The Singapore National Eye Centre and the Singapore Eye Research Institute plan to reduce the prevalence of myopia in Singapore through education and awareness initiatives.
Children’s Book Promotes Two Hours Of Outdoor Play To Prevent Myopia
Targeted at young children, the illustrated book tells the story of a panda named Amanda, who plays outdoors for two hours every day to protect her eyesight.
Detecting Kidney Failure Before It Kills
Scientists have developed a probe that can rapidly detect reactive oxygen species, an early indicator of acute kidney failure.
Quantum Mechanics ‘Locks’ Heat In Place
Scientists in Singapore have discovered how to ‘lock’ heat in place using two rotating metal rings.
Wiring An Artificial Brain To Help Robots ‘Feel’ (VIDEO)
This artificial nervous system can help robots detect sensations 1,000 times faster than human beings.
Low Energy, High Security Sensors You Can Wear
Researchers have used metamaterials to create smart textiles that can connect multiple wearable devices more securely.
Advancing Accountability
Using blockchain technology, the flow of welfare provisions and humanitarian aid through needy communities can be tracked and optimised for maximum impact, says AID:Tech’s Mr Niall Dennehy.
Empiricon: Where Tech And Sustainability Meet
Over 30 panelists from fashion, sustainability, medicine, food science and tech will discuss issues such as zero waste, conscious fashion, and the future of health at Empiricon 2019.
