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Building A Diverse Portfolio Of Financial Research

Now in its tenth year, the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics has nurtured a plethora of real world-focused research initiatives and training programs.

Pinpointing The Roots Of Gastric Cancer With AI

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to identify mutations in the non-coding regions of the human genome that are responsible for causing gastric cancer.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Yan Ning

Rather than let the shells of crabs and lobsters go to waste, Assistant Professor Yan Ning pioneered the field of ‘shell biorefinery’ to upcycle crustacean shells.

Using Big Data To Personalize Cancer Treatment

Researchers have identified a panel of 29 extracellular matrix genes that can determine how different lung cancer patients respond to treatment.

Bringing AI To The Masses

Keen on picking up the fundamentals of AI? A community-driven movement known as AI Saturdays can give you a leg up.

Watch A Robot Assemble Its Own IKEA Chair (VIDEO)

How long does it take you to assemble IKEA furniture? This robot can do it in under nine minutes without any external help.

Producing Graphene With 50 Times Less Solvent

A Singapore-based research team has developed a cost-effective technique for the mass production of high-quality graphene.

Diagnosing Glaucoma In A Blink

The GonioPEN causes less discomfort and can detect glaucoma more quickly and less expensively than current diagnostic methods.

A Wholesome Environment For Gut Stem Cells

Scientists in Singapore have discovered a type of cell responsible for maintaining the stem cell niche in the gut.