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Moby-Dick And Lessons In Science Writing

Literature classics like Moby-Dick bring the natural world to life in vivid, beautiful and haunting ways. What if these novels were co-taught by literature and biology professors?

7 Must-Read Stories In February 2016

From microscopic tetraneutrons to mammoth supernovas, here are the most popular reads from the last month.

Zika, The Suddenly Famous Disease

When epidemics spread, so will misinformation. How do you cut through all of the noise? One way is to be more critical of what you read online.

A Brief History Of Agar

You many know agar-agar as a delicious jelly-like dessert. But what do you know about agar's history and applications in the lab?

A Shot In The Arm For Dengue Control?

The world's first dengue vaccine is good news, but not a perfect solution.

Dengue And The Silent Majority

Three quarters of the people infected with dengue don't show any symptoms—and yet they are more likely to spread the disease than those who do.

How To Dissect A Whale

Ever wondered what it takes to dissect an entire whale? Find out more from Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum curator Marcus Chua!

More Nature Please, We’re Singaporean

Nature finds a way to thrive, even in the concrete jungle of Singapore.

Incan String Theory: If Knots Could Talk

We still don't know how to de-code khipu, string-based information storage systems developed by the Inca, but they remain fascinating nonetheless.