Centuries-old shipwrecks found off Singapore
Two centuries-old shipwrecks packed with ceramics and other artifacts have been found off Singapore in a rare discovery that will shed light on the city-state's maritime heritage, archaeologists said Wednesday......»»
Marina Bay Sands breach exposed data of 665,000 customers
Singapore-based luxury resort and casino Marina Bay Sands has suffered a data breach that exposed data of 665,000 non-casino rewards program members. The Marina Bay Sands data breach “Marina Bay Sands became aware of a data security incident on.....»»
Harmful gases could be detected on-the-spot with new way to generate powerful lasers
Scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a novel method to produce intense and ultra-fast lasers that holds promise for making precise devices that can speed up how quickly trace amounts of pollutan.....»»
Huge digital waterfall wows travelers at Singapore’s Changi Airport
Singapore's Changi Airport has opened a dramatic revamp of one of its terminals, with a giant digital waterfall taking center stage......»»
A review of liquid crystal spatial light modulators devices and applications
Technology to control and harness light has existed for centuries, often as static solutions that must be custom-designed. It is only in the past couple of decades that the digital era of micro-electronics and computing has seen fast rewritable techn.....»»
Poison expert allegedly poisoned wife—with a shockingly toxic gout drug
Colchicine is centuries old, but the line between toxic and nontoxic is still blurry. Enlarge / Ball-and-stick model of the colchicine molecule. (credit: Wikimedia | Ben Mills) A Minnesota doctor who had worked for a poi.....»»
Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines. Understanding an atom's structure and the development of nuclear science allowed scientists to accomplish the old goal of alchemists—turning one element i.....»»
NY natural history museum changing how it looks after thousands of human remains in collection
There are stories in the human bones at the American Museum of Natural History. They tell of lives lived—some mere decades ago, others in past centuries—in cultures around the world......»»
Sable Island"s shifting landscape offers insights into groundwater loss globally
Almost 200 kilometers off the coast of Nova Scotia sits a slender, crescent-shaped spit of land known for mythic wild horses that roam its dunes, seals that dot its low-slung shores and hundreds of shipwrecks still populating its watery depths......»»
Four affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada
Cities like Vienna or Singapore are often referenced in news headlines proposing solutions for Canada's housing crisis. But the arguments in favor of the strategies employed by these far-away cities often only skim the surface and can be easily dismi.....»»
Researchers: Traditional farming knowledge should be stored for future use. The technology to do this is available
Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices have played a critical role in development all over the world. For centuries, various disciplines ranging from medicine to biodiversity conservation have drawn on these resources......»»
Sustainability presents huge opportunities for business and financial institutions
Why does sustainability matter for businesses and financial institutions? For centuries, competitive markets have been drivers for growth and improvement of quality of life. It is paramount to ensure these markets are compatible with sustainability a.....»»
Why does it get hot when you rub things together? Unraveling the mystery of dynamic friction at the atomic level
Friction, an everyday phenomenon, has perplexed scientists for centuries. Though extensively researched, our understanding remains fragmented, primarily due to the multifaceted interactions that span across varying scales. Achieving an accurate grasp.....»»
Ancient architecture inspires a new way to work with metal-organic frameworks
A centuries-old technique for constructing arched stone windows has inspired a new way to form tailored nanoscale windows in porous functional materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)......»»
Social media fatigue and narcissism linked to believing and sharing misinformation, finds 8-country study
A study by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) found that those who say they are tired or overwhelmed by social media are likelier to believe in misinformation and share it online......»»
Scientists discover how human cells distribute and maintain their cholesterol levels
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found how human cells distribute and maintain their cholesterol levels, contributing to research into neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease as well as car.....»»
Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites
The Great Lakes' frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Downed planes that spent decades underwater were left so pristine they could practically fly again when archaeologists finall.....»»
Scientists rediscover small Brazil tree, 185 years on
A species of small holly tree that was last seen nearly two centuries ago and was feared extinct has been rediscovered pluckily clinging to life in an urban area in northeastern Brazil, scientists said Tuesday......»»
Witchcraft accusations an "occupational hazard" for female workers in early modern England
While both men and women have historically been accused of the malicious use of magic, only around 10–30% of suspected witches were men by the 16th and 17th centuries......»»
Ancient Roman “wow glass” has photonic crystal patina forged over centuries
Precise hierarchical molecular self-assembly formed so-called "Bragg stack" reflectors. Enlarge / Microscopic view of photonic crystals on the surface of ancient Roman glass. (credit: Giulia Guidetti) Nature is the ultim.....»»
Scientists create process to upcycle plastics into energy-storage liquids using light-emitting diodes
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created a process that can upcycle most plastics into chemical ingredients useful for energy storage, using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a commercially available cat.....»»