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How The Brain Beats Distraction
Scientists in Singapore have discovered how the brain reorganizes itself in response to distractions.
Understanding How Red Blood Cells Grow Up
A team of researchers has discovered how red blood cells mature and revealed the changes that give mature red blood cells their characteristic shape and deformability.
7 Must-Read Stories In October
Five out of seven of this month’s top stories were from Singapore, including an article on our panel discussion on how to publish well in science.
Choreography With Computers
SMU Assistant Professor Akshat Kumar develops computational techniques that will allow the complex ecosystems of autonomous cars and ships to run like well-oiled machines.
Room To Grow The Grid
Although both formats have their merits, cul-de-sac-dominated Singapore could benefit from more grid roads like those in New York City, says SMU Associate Professor Hsu Wen-Tai.
Shifting Shared Transportation Into High Gear
SMU Assistant Professor Wang Hai uses mathematical models and big data to unravel the complexities of shared transportation systems.
When T Spells Trouble For Cancer
The world’s largest clinical trial of T-cells for cancer is being conducted by a Singapore-based biotech company, Tessa Therapeutics. Sim Shuzhen finds out more.
Two Letters Added To The Genetic Alphabet
Scientists have determined the structures of two artificial DNA bases, Ds and Px, which have expanded the genetic code.
One Step That Makes Nanoelectronics 1,000 Times Better
Nanoelectronics gets a speed boost as scientists create an electron-to-plasmon converter that is 1,000 times more efficient than other currently available devices.
